Why Do Chinese Pray? Part 1 of 2 – The
Traditional Chinese Pray
The Chinese religion is based on two fundamental elements, that are the Yin and the Yang. To
the Chinese they are the two opposing yet inseparable elements of nature. The worship of these
two deities is seen not only as a way to maintain balance in the world but as a way of caring for
the natural environment 马来西亚神料供应商. There are several different religions practiced by the Chinese people
and it is a big part of their culture. The beliefs and practices have stayed the same throughout
the years but because there is such a vast amount of variation between the different religions
and philosophies, this can be seen in how the Chinese have chosen to relate to and worship the
two deities.
In today’s fast paced world it is easy to become disenchanted with some of the traditions we
follow. While many of us have accepted certain aspects of Christianity and some of the ancient
philosophies, there has been a loss of interest in other philosophies. This has caused many of
the Eastern religious customs and rituals to fall by the wayside. The Chinese have been very
slow to accept these other religions and while there are some aspects of Yoga that are
considered “devil worship”, most of the time this is just a matter of custom and not regarded as
being anything that needs to be treated with any seriousness.
It is interesting to note that even though most Chinese people consider themselves to be
religious, when it comes to the Chinese prayer practice, not only do they pay respect to the gods
but to each individual god as well. The concept of paying respect to a god, especially one who is
much older than humans, is an important part of every culture. Even in the most secularized of
societies, it is considered important to pay respect to the elders. And it is just as important in the
Chinese culture to pay respect to the various deities that are found in different areas of China.
It is believed that the first recorded joss paper prayer was created during the Warring period (the
early Five Kings Period) which is around the third century BC. Joss paper was created in the city
of Kaifeng and was used to record prayers for the dead. This practice has continued through the
centuries and there are many joss papers that are kept in Chinese families today. While there is
no evidence that the joss paper prayer mats actually carry any religious meaning, the early
Chinese certainly did use them to record their daily prayers. Most of the joss paper prayer mats
that can be found in homes today date from the fifth to seventh centuries.
The concept of using less paper and joss sticks to record daily prayers and to also decorate and
ameliorate their homes is still very prevalent in modern Chinese culture and tradition. One
important part of these prayers is the concept of the moon and the Chinese believe that there
are specific times of the year that are good to use for prayers. There is the Chinese lunar month,
which falls from February to March and this is the time of the year when the majority of the
festivities for one of the two celestial bodies that make up the earth take place. There is also the
Chinese New Year which falls from January to February and this is considered to be a time of
celebration and joy. As well as the lunar months there are also Chinese traditional calendar
months that are based on the lunar cycles and there are 12 Chinese lunar months.
The concept of the a long chuan (traditional Chinese martial art) and the concept of the
simplified Chinese character (SC) has also spread beyond the borders of China and some of
these have developed into entirely different concepts altogether. The a long chain is believed to
be an ancient form of fighting and the simplified Chinese character (SC) is thought to be a more
universal form of prayer. Some people who study traditional Chinese martial arts such as the
Wing Chun so forth have adopted the simplified Chinese character as their own and see no
reason why they should not adopt the same system of a long chuan. One of the most popular
forms of this prayer is the so called Ba Gua, which translates as Good Fortune and is often used
by those who wish to make positive changes in their lives or wish to pursue happiness and
prosperity.