Buddhist Beliefs in the Paper-Cutting Culture of Dehong Dai in Mangshi City, Yunnan Province
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The objectives of the research are 1) to study the history of Buddhist beliefs and the paper-cutting culture in Mangshi city, Yunnan Province and 2) to study the Buddhist beliefs that appear in the paper-cutting culture of the Dai people in Mangshi city, Yunnan Province. This study employed a qualitative research methodology. The informants included a group of 30 people. They were selected using random sampling techniques. The data were collected by means of observation and interviews. The research results were applied using descriptive analysis methods. The results of research revealed that 1) Before Buddhism came to Mangshi city, Dai people probably have traditional beliefs in respecting sacred things in nature and worshiping ancestors. After Buddhism came, it was mixed with traditional beliefs, resulting in Theravada Buddhism, which has a unique local identity. The paper-cutting culture of Dehong Dai is probably local wisdom influenced by traditional beliefs, Buddhist beliefs Including the influence of the culture of the Han people. This makes the paper-cutting culture of the Dai people still have many styles, contents, and techniques, and is widely used in merit-making ceremonies (Bai ceremonies). 2) Buddhist beliefs that appear in the paper-cutting culture include beliefs about building temples, pagodas, and Buddha statues; Karma; Merit-making ceremonies or Bai ceremonies; Offering sacrifices about animals, flowers and plants.
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