Research On Folk Temple Belief In Miao Region Of Guizhou During Qing Dynasty

Throughout history,people have been constantly learning about the world,re-understand themselves,or in constant practice to explore,or alone in a secluded place to think.In people's concrete life experience and the rich imagination,the folk temple belief develops gradually.The belief of folk temples and temples which originated from real life and flourished in metaphysical stories is closely related to people's production and life.The construction of the temple,the worship of the gods in the temple and the grand activities around the temple are all related to people's social life.Qing dynasty is an important period for the central dynasty to manage the Miao region of Guizhou.During Yongzheng's reign,it set about operating the hinterland of the Miao region of "the territory of no under reign".As a result,the internal social structure of the Miao region in Guizhou gradually changed.A large number of military households and immigrants entered the Miao region,along with various folk temples and other temples.The expansion of the central control area contributed to the construction of some folk temples and temples in the Miao region.With the arrival of immigrants,the belief of temples and temples belonging to other regions will take root and sprout in the Miao region of Guizhou.For the hinterland of Miao,Qing dynasty was the beginning of the integration of folk beliefs.In the conflict and fusion of social life and culture of Han and Miao,the form and connotation of folk temple belief in Miao region of Guizhou province have also changed.The spread and distribution of folk temples and beliefs also led to the formation of cultural boundaries within the Miao region.In terms of the spatial distribution of folk temples and temples,there were more temples and temples built in Liping,Huangping,Duyun,Zhenyuan and other places where the dynasty operated earlier,and fewer folk temples and temples built in the six cities of Miao areas in the hinterland of Miao areas.In terms of time distribution of folk temple faith.Kangxi,Qianlong,Daoguang,Tongzhi,Guangxu five dynasties temple built on the rise.And during Yongzheng,Jiaqing,Xianfeng,Shunzhi Xuantong five dynasties showed a trend of decline.In Xianfeng years,due to a large-scale people uprising movement in Guizhou,many temples has been destroyed.It is under the promotion of social activities that the belief of folk temples and temples can be constantly changed,and the land of Miao areas in Guizhou has developed a wealth of forms.Up to now,folk temples and beliefs arestill an important part of People's Daily life.By observing the minority areas in Guizhou today,it is found that the folk temples and beliefs have inherited from the historical period and have their own characteristics in the new era.This paper sorted out all kinds of folk temples and temples in Miao region of Guizhou by referring to local Chronicles and relevant ancient books handed down from Qing dynasty to the Republic of China.Based on the religious rituals,legends,social influences,construction locations and donation characters of folk temples and temples described in various ancient books,This paper explores the distribution and changes of folk temples and temples in Guizhou in Qing dynasty,and probes into the social life of people in Guizhou of Qing dynasty.In addition to the collection and reading of historical documents,a field survey of folk temple beliefs in today's representative areas inhabited by ethnic minorities in Guizhou can also capture the historical context and characteristics of temple beliefs during Qing dynasty.The belief in folk temples and temples is something that still retained from ancient time to the present day.It is not only helpful for us to understand the ancients,but also helpful for us to better understand ourselves by exploring the development source and characteristics of the time.