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Taiwudi

emperor of Northern Wei dynasty

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attitude toward Daoism

In Taoism: State Taoism in the North
…his message at court; Emperor Taiwudi (5th century) of the Northern Wei dynasty put Kou in charge of religious affairs within his dominions and proclaimed Taoism the official religion of the empire. The emperor considered himself to reign as the terrestrial deputy of the deified Laozi, as is indicated by…
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persecution of Buddhists

In Wei dynasty
During the reign of emperor Taiwudi (423–452) and his adviser Cui Hao, Daoism was sponsored. The initial restrictions placed on Buddhist monasteries by the Wei rulers in 438 culminated in full-scale persecution from 446 to 452. All Buddhist monks and nuns were ordered executed; Buddhist art, architecture, and books were…
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