Abstract: Based on the field investigation of Xiyue Temple located in Western Henan Province，and a survey made about the legends of temple and the miraculous stories in the villages，this paper makes an analysis and exploration of the belief continuity shown in the various legends and miraculous stories，as well as the farmers′ choice of meaning world and their behavior standards influenced by such belief. It is discovered that the villagers′ inside value subject can be revealed in the meaning network made up of Holy Spirit will. Besides，a variety of legends and miraculous stories contribute to spread of the Holy Spirit around the rural society，which causes villagers to follow a great deal of taboos and corresponding behavior standards in their daily lives in order to avoid being punished.

Key words: temple, legends, behavior standards, meaning world, taboos