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The Fusion of the Religious Culture of Bai Nationality from the Architecture of Xingjiao Temple

Du Xinyan   

  1. Research Institute of Ethnic Culture, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan 671003, China
  • Received:2018-03-10 Online:2018-09-15 Published:2018-09-15

Abstract: Xingjiao Temple, a famous Buddhist temple in Yunnan Province, claims its high artistic achievements in architecture. Its
architectural style reflects the fusion of Buddhism and Bai People's Beizhu belief, Confucian culture and Han culture. The technique of
mural painting reflects the fusion of Han culture of Central China and Bai People's belief. The religious function in daily life reflects
the fusion of Buddhist beliefs and Bai local beliefs.

Key words: Xingjiao Temple, architecture, Bai Nationality, religious fusion