Mazu is a descendant of Jiumulin, a famous family in Putian. Mazu was born in Putian City and Meizhou Island in the Southern Tang Dynasty. Mazu was born in Pinghai (now Quanzhou), Putian City. In 964, Qingyuan Army (now Quanzhou) was changed to Pinghai (now Quanzhou), and Putian native Chen was appointed as the ambassador to Pinghai. Chen still ruled Quanshui (including Putian) and Zhangzhou Heping Sea. Putian and Xianyou counties are under the jurisdiction of Pingshui Division. In 978, wuyue was destroyed by the Song Dynasty. Chen returned to the Song Dynasty. At this point, the spring (including Putian) and Zhangzhou managed by Putian Chen officially returned to the Song Dynasty, and the whole of Fujian was incorporated into the territory of the Song Dynasty. In the fourth year of Song Dynasty (979), the border of Putian County, Xianyou County (now Quanzhou) and Yongfu County of Fuzhou (now Yongtai County) and a part of the border of Fuqing were located in Xinghua County. In the same year, it was changed to Taiping Army, directly under the two south roads in southwest Zhejiang, and under the jurisdiction of Putian, Xianyou and Xinghua counties. The military government is also located in Xinghua County. In 980, Taiping Army was changed to Xinghua Army. Tianhou Palace in Quanzhou is the earliest existing Mazu Tempel in the southeast coast of China. Mazu was born in the first year of Stegosaurus in Song Taizu (AD 960). On March 23rd, his grandfather Fu Lin lived in Fujian. Father Lin (only Yin), in the early Song Dynasty, was appointed as the capital of supervision. Before she was born, her parents had given birth to five daughters and a son, hoping to have another son, so they burned incense early to pray for our son, but the baby was a baby girl, and their parents were a little disappointed. The night before the baby girl was born, neighbors saw the meteor turn from the northwest sky into a red light, dazzling, and dyed the rocks on the island red. Therefore, parents think that this baby girl must not be an idle girl, and she is particularly fond of her. Because she never cried from birth to the second month, she was named Moline, and her parents also called her Moline Niang. Maureen was cleverer than other sisters when she was a child. When she was eight years old, she was inspired by her teacher. She can not only read aloud from memory, but also understand the meaning of words. When she grows up, she is determined to do good deeds and help others all her life and never marry. Her parents obeyed her wishes. She is devoted to charity and public welfare. She has been studying medicine, treating people and teaching people to prevent and eliminate disasters. People praised her. She is calm and helpful. As long as she can help the villagers solve their problems, she is willing to do it, and often guides people to avoid misfortune. People are willing to discuss with her and ask her for help when they are in trouble. Maureen grew up by the sea. She also knows astronomy and meteorology, and is familiar with water. There are many reefs in the strait between Meizhou Island and the mainland. Fishing boats and merchant ships wrecked in this sea area are often rescued by Maureen, so people say that she can "sit on the ground and cross the sea". She also predicted the weather changes and informed the boatman in advance whether she could sail, so it was said that she could "predict the disaster" and called her "Goddess" and "Dragon Lady". In 987 (the ninth day of September, 4th year of Yongxi, Song Taizong), Maureen died at the age of 28. On this day, people on Meizhou Island have a legend that they saw a colorful cloud Ran Ran rising in Meishan. Since then, sailors have said that it is common for Maureen to wear red clothes at sea to help those in distress and call for help. Therefore, Mazu gods are gradually and universally enshrined on seagoing ships, praying for safe and smooth navigation. Mazu spent his life in the sea, helping the poor and saving many fishing boats and merchant ships in the stormy waves; She resolutely refused to marry compassion and devoted herself to doing good and saving the world. According to historical records, the Northern Song Dynasty, the Southern Song Dynasty, the Yuan Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty praised Mazu many times, and titles ranging from "Madame", "Tian Fei", "Tianhou" to "Tiannv" were listed in the national memorial ceremony. As soon as Mazu died, the villagers felt the kindness of saving lives before his death. In the same year, a temple was built on Meizhou Island. This is the famous Meizhou Mazu Tempel. The ancestral hall was expanded in 1023- 1032 (during the reign of the sage) and became more and more magnificent. 1403-1424 (Yongle period of Ming dynasty), the navigator Zheng He came to Meiyu twice to preside over the imperial sacrifice ceremony and expand the temple. By the time of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty, a "Dragon Palace at Sea" with five groups of buildings had been formed. Unfortunately, the original magnificent buildings have been abandoned, and the existing original buildings are only the small-scale "Moline Parents Temple". In recent years, the ancestral temple in Meizhou has undergone a lot of restoration and construction work, and invested 654.38 billion yuan to build a new Mazu Tempel, which is magnificent and is praised by the world as the "Potala Palace on the Sea". Now many Mazu Tempel in Taiwan Province Province and Southeast Asia are separated from Mazu Tempel in Meizhou, Putian. Meizhou Ancestral Temple is the common name and honorific title of Meizhou Mazu Tempel, and it is a holy place in the hearts of Mazu believers all over the world. Meizhou Mazu Tempel is located in Meizhou in the middle and west of Taiwan Province Strait, and belongs to Putian City, Fujian Province. It is more than 40 kilometers southeast of Putian City, and it can be reached by ferry from Wen Jia Wharf in 20 minutes. It is 20 nautical miles east of Wuqiu Island (Wuqiu originally belonged to Putian County, Fujian Province, but now it is under the jurisdiction of kinmen county City, Taiwan Province Province). Meizhou Ancestral Temple is the ancestral temple of more than 2,000 Mazu Tempel (palaces) in the world. After thousands of years of spiritual communication, with the believers going abroad, Mazu gradually moved from Meizhou to the world and became an international god who crossed national boundaries. In addition to Upper Mazu Tempel on Meizhou Island in Putian, Tianhou Palace in Qing 'an, Ningbo, Tianhou Palace in Tianjin, Mazu Pavilion in Macau, Chaotian Palace in Beigang, Taiwan Province, Mazu Tempel in Lukang and Wushi Tianhou Palace in Zhangpu are all famous Tianhou Palace in China.
Because Mo Niang was kind to the people before her death, she was honored as the goddess of the sea by the coastal people after she ascended to heaven, and a temple was set up for sacrifice. Later, she appeared repeatedly at sea, and all the people who crossed the sea prayed for her. She is honored as the "psychic goddess", and temples are all over Haidian. Mazu belief has gone through 1000 years since it came into being. As a folk belief, it has a long duration, a wide spread and a deep influence, which other folk worship does not have. The worship and praise of Mazu by emperors in past dynasties has promoted Mazu from a folk god to an official patron saint of navigation, with a higher and higher godhead and wider spread. From Puyi area to all corners of the country, it has reached the point where no one knows and no one can replace it. When it comes to Mazu's enlightenment, it began at the time of 1 122 (the fourth year of Xuanhe in the Northern Song Dynasty) when Lu went to Korea. The temple was built at the mouth of the river, and (Hui Zong) gave it to Shunji Temple. "Later, the reason for Mazu's seal was" fog and hunger in spring "and" God helps burn bandits "(Volume II of Meizhou Island Records). From 1 156 (twenty-six years in Shaoxing, Song Gaozong) to the Qing Dynasty, emperors of all dynasties conferred titles 36 times, and the title was changed from 2 words to 64 words. The title was established by "Lady", "Princess" and "Tian Fei" (Yongle period of Ming Dynasty), and 1648 (23rd year of Qing Emperor Kangxi) was named "Tianhou". And included in the national sacrificial ceremony, for the spring and autumn festival. Therefore, the folk belief in Mazu has become more and more fixed, and the status of "Poseidon" has become more and more stable. For thousands of years, Putian has preserved many folk customs about Mazu, reflecting the particularity of Mazu belief. His belief in manners and customs, Mazu's words and deeds, personality and so on were gradually absorbed by the people, forming many customs.
② Legends and stories about Mazu in Taiwan Province Province.
Mazu is from Meizhou Island, Putian, Fujian. Later, it spread, which was believed by coastal fishermen and spread to Taiwan Province Province.
③ The story of Mazu Moline.
Mazu is people's praise for the "goddess of the sea". Mazu is surnamed Lin. There are different opinions about her life experience. One is that she was born in Tianbao period of Tang Dynasty, and the other is that she was born in Jianlong period of Song Dynasty, but one thing is certain: Mazu is a human being and an ordinary fisherman. According to more historical materials in Song Dynasty
Poseidon Mazu
According to records, Maureen was born in Xianliang Port, a beautiful small fishing village near Meizhou Bay in Putian City, Fujian Province. Lin is one of the big families in Fujian. Lu Lin footballer, the ancestor of Lin Min, did business in Du Jiang Town (now Nanjing) of Si Marui in the first year of Jin Yongjia (307). Lin Biao, Mazu's great-great grandfather, was an official in the Five Dynasties. Great-grandfather Lin Baoji became an official in the later Zhou Dynasty. In the first year of Xiande (954), he was appointed as the special envoy of the army. In view of the chaos in the world, he abandoned his official position and retired. Grandpa's name is Fu, and he is the general manager of Fujian. Mazu's father's name is Lin Yuan, and he was an official in the inspection department in the early Song Dynasty. His mother Wang gave birth to a boy and six girls. Mazu is the youngest daughter in the family. Mazu was born on March 23rd, the first year of Song Jianlong (960). Before his death, his parents had five daughters and longed for another boy, so they burned incense early to pray for our son, but the last child was a baby girl, and their parents were disappointed. In the evening when she was about to be born, the neighbors saw the meteor turn into a red light from the northwest sky, dazzling and shining on the rocks on the island. Parents realize that the baby is not an idle girl, so they take good care of it and love it. Because he never cried from birth to next month, he was named Maureen. When Maureen was a child, she was smarter and wiser than her sisters. At the age of eight, she entered school, studied hard and memorized. She was young and ambitious, dissatisfied with feudal marriage and determined not to marry. Learn medicine from an early age, rejuvenate, and teach people to prevent diseases and eliminate disasters. She is smooth and enthusiastic, and always willing to do good deeds and help the world. It is said that when Maureen was twenty-eight years old, she was unfortunately hit on the head by a mast while rescuing a ship in distress at sea and fell into the water and died. Later, she became famous for "doing good deeds after death", regarded her as a god and went to the sea to save people. Since then, Mazu has often appeared, and villagers often see her beside caves in rocks, or sitting in clouds, or Zhu Yi flying on the sea, often showing her dreams and saving people's lives. Later, people in the village built a temple in Meifeng, which was devoutly enshrined, and later generations came to worship in an endless stream. Mazu was at sea all his life, saving lives, defending the country and benefiting all the people. The sailors regarded him as a god. After her death, she still took it as her duty to do good and save the world. People finally regarded Mazu as a veritable "goddess of the sea".
④ The story of Mazu.
According to legend, Mazu, whose real name was his mother, was born on March 23rd in the Song and Yuan Dynasties (960). Song Taizong died in the 4th year of Yongxi (987) on September 9th. Mazu is a descendant of Jiumulin, a famous family in Putian, Fujian. Grandfather Fu Lin lives in Fujian. Father Lin (only Yin), in the early Song Dynasty, was appointed as the capital of supervision.
Before she was born, her parents had given birth to five daughters. They were very eager to have another son, so they burned incense and prayed for our son early, but the baby was a baby girl and their parents were disappointed. The night before the baby girl was born, neighbors saw the meteor turn from the northwest sky into a red light, dazzling, and dyed the rocks on the island red.
Therefore, parents think that this baby girl must not be an idle girl, and she is particularly fond of her. Because she never cried from birth to the second month, she was named Moline, and her parents also called her Moline Niang. Maureen was cleverer than other sisters when she was a child. When she was eight years old, she was inspired by her teacher. She can not only read aloud from memory, but also understand the meaning of words.
When she grows up, she is determined to do good deeds and help others all her life and never marry. Her parents obeyed her wishes. She is devoted to charity and public welfare. She has been studying medicine, treating people and teaching people to prevent and eliminate disasters. People praised her. She is calm and helpful. As long as she can help the villagers solve their problems, she is willing to do it, and often guides people to avoid misfortune.
People are willing to discuss with her and ask her for help when they are in trouble. Maureen grew up by the sea. She also knows astronomy and meteorology, and is familiar with water. There are few reefs in the strait between Meizhou Island and the mainland, and fishing boats and merchant ships wrecked in this sea area are often rescued by Maureen, so it is said that she can "cross the sea by sitting on the ground".
She can also predict the weather changes and inform the boatman whether she can sail in advance, so it is said that she can "predict the disaster" and call her "goddess" and "dragon girl". On September 9, 2004, Song Taizong Yongxi, Maureen died at the age of 28.
On this day, people on Meizhou Island have legends. They saw a colorful cloud Ran Ran rising on Meishan, and they heard a sweet music in the air.
Since then, sailors have said that it is common for Maureen to wear red clothes at sea to help those in distress and call for help. Therefore, Mazu gods are gradually and universally enshrined on seagoing ships, praying for safe and smooth navigation. Mazu spent his life in the sea, helping the poor and saving many fishing boats and merchant ships in the stormy waves; She resolutely refused to marry compassion and devoted herself to doing good and saving the world.
According to historical records, the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties praised Mazu many times, and the titles ranged from "Madame", "Tian Fei", "Tianhou" to "Tiannv", all of which were listed in the national memorial ceremony.
(4) Extended reading of Mazu story Mazu, a sea god belief centered on the southeast coast of China, also known as Tian Fei, Tianhou, Notre Dame and Mother, is a god believed by boatmen, sailors, travelers, businessmen and fishermen in calendar and modern times. Mazu, formerly known as Molin, was born in Meizhou Island, Putian on March 23, 1960, and died on September 9, 1987, the fourth year of Yongxi.
At present, there are tens of thousands of Mazu Tempel believers in 45 countries and regions around the world, and more than 300 million people believe in Mazu.
In 1980s, relevant UN agencies awarded Mazu the title of "Goddess of Peace". On September 30th, 2009, Mazu's belief in folk customs was officially listed as the intangible cultural heritage of mankind by UNESCO, becoming the first world heritage in China.
⑤ The history of Mazu
The history of Mazu:
Mazu evolved from the witchcraft belief in China's Fujian-Vietnam region, and absorbed other folk beliefs (clairvoyance, clairvoyance) in the process of development. With the expansion of its influence, Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism were incorporated into it, and finally gradually emerged from many sea gods, becoming an important element of Fujian-Taiwan marine culture and East Asian marine culture.
Since the Northern Song Dynasty, it has been deified and called Mazu (the local people's honorific title for female ancestors), and it has been worshipped by those who built temples. Since then, it was named Lady Hui Ling by Song Gaozong and became a god recognized by the court.
Introduction to Mazu:
1, Mazu is a descendant of Jiumulin, a famous family in Putian, Fujian. Her original name is Maureen. It has a history of 1000 years.
2. Mazu was born on March 23rd, the first year of Song Jianlong (960). Song Taizong yongxi four years (987) on the ninth day of September, Maureen died at the age of 28.
Because she is very talented and charitable. She lived by the sea since she was a child. She is familiar with astronomy and meteorology, and she is also familiar with water. She often saves people in the sea, so she is widely known and respected. Her legend is not groundless, but has a true story, because people worship her very much, so it is spread more and more.
4. The study on the marine history of Mazu in East Asia has triggered the discussion on the history of tribute trade, Ryukyu network and transnational migration in East Asia before the discovery of western marine geography, and Mazu belief circle has become one of the historical witnesses of the formation of marine economy and social structure in East Asia.
⑥ Mazu deeds
Maureen, whose real name is Mazu, Tian Fei, was born in the Song and Yuan Dynasties (960) on March 23rd. Song Taizong died in the 4th year of Yongxi (987) on September 9th. Mazu is the queen of Liu Fang, Jiumulin, Putian, Fujian.
Maureen was cleverer than other sisters when she was a child. When she was eight years old, she was inspired by her teacher. She can not only read aloud from memory, but also understand the meaning of words. When she grows up, she is determined to do good deeds and help others all her life and never marry. Her parents obeyed her wishes. She is devoted to charity and public welfare. She has been studying medicine, treating people and teaching people to prevent and eliminate disasters. People praised her. She is calm and helpful. As long as she can help the villagers solve their problems, she is willing to do it, and often guides people to avoid misfortune. People are willing to discuss with her and ask her for help when they are in trouble.
Maureen grew up by the sea. She also knows astronomy and meteorology, and is familiar with water. There are few reefs in the strait between Meizhou Island and the mainland, and fishing boats and merchant ships wrecked in this sea area are often rescued by Maureen, so it is said that she can "cross the sea by sitting on the ground". She can also predict the weather changes and inform the boatman in advance whether she can sail, so it is said that she can "predict the strange" and call her "goddess" and "dragon lady"
As soon as Mazu died, the villagers felt the kindness of saving lives before his death. In the same year, a temple was built on Meizhou Island. This is the famous Meizhou Mazu Tempel. The ancestral hall was expanded in the heyday (A.D. 1023- 1032) and became more and more magnificent. During the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty (1403-1424), the navigator Zheng He came to Meiyu twice to preside over the imperial sacrifice ceremony and expand the temple. By the time of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty, a "Dragon Palace at Sea" with five groups of buildings had been formed. Unfortunately, the original magnificent buildings have been abandoned, and the existing original buildings are only the small-scale "Moline Parents Temple". In recent years, Meizhou ancestral hall has been repaired and built in a great deal, and has begun to take shape. Mazu Tempel on Meizhou Island in Putian, Tianhou Palace in Tianjin, Mazu Pavilion in Macau, Chaotian Palace in Beigang, Taiwan Province, and Mazu Tempel in Lukang are famous temples in Tianhou Palace in China.
Mazu received 36 national ceremonies in the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, and its longest title was "Protecting the country, protecting the people, Zhi Ming, being true to Hong Ren Puji Group, being salty and rich, showing God's praise, loving, loving, loving, loving An Lan, being kind, enlightening, being able to celebrate Jingyang West, being grateful for the week, being able to protect Cao Baotai, and being the god of heaven in China.
Macao is the abbreviation of Mazu.
Mazu, also known as Tian Fei, Tianhou, Notre Dame and Tianmu, is a god believed by boatmen, sailors, tourists, businessmen and fishermen in past dynasties. In ancient times, sailing at sea was often attacked by wind and waves, and the ship sank and people died. The safety of the crew has become the main problem for seafarers, who place their hopes on the blessing of the gods. Before the ship sets sail, it is necessary to worship Tian Fei, pray for the safe blessing of the wind, and set up a sacred position for Tian Fei on the ship.
Mazu belief is very common in Taiwan Province province, and more than one third of Taiwan Province compatriots believe in Mazu. There are 5 10 Mazu Tempel in Taiwan Province province, including 1 16 in Tainan. They have many names, some of which are Tianfei Palace, Tianhou Palace and Mazu Tempel. Some are called Tianhou Palace, Tianhou Palace and Notre Dame altar; Others are called Wenyuantang, Chaotian Palace, Shuangcige, An Lan Hall, Zhongxing Palace Cuo, Fenyang Hall and Tibiao Pavilion. Lin's relatives in Fujian, Taiwan Province, Guangdong and Southeast Asia all call Mazu "Gu", "Gu" and "Tian Xian".
⑦ Introduce Mazu's deeds.
Maureen, whose real name is Mazu, Tian Fei, was born in the Song and Yuan Dynasties (960) on March 23rd. Song Taizong died in the 4th year of Yongxi (987) on September 9th. Mazu is the Queen of Liu Fang in Jiumulin, Putian, Fujian.
Maureen was cleverer than other sisters when she was a child. When she was eight years old, she was inspired by her teacher. She can not only read aloud from memory, but also understand the meaning of words. When she grows up, she is determined to do good deeds and help others all her life and never marry. Her parents obeyed her wishes. She is devoted to charity and public welfare. She has been studying medicine, treating people and teaching people to prevent and eliminate disasters. People praised her. She is calm and helpful. As long as she can help the villagers solve their problems, she is willing to do it, and often guides people to avoid misfortune. People are willing to discuss with her and ask her for help when they are in trouble.
Maureen grew up by the sea. She also knows astronomy and meteorology, and is familiar with water. There are few reefs in the strait between Meizhou Island and the mainland, and fishing boats and merchant ships wrecked in this sea area are often rescued by Maureen, so it is said that she can "cross the sea by sitting on the ground". She can also predict the weather changes and inform the boatman in advance whether she can sail, so it is said that she can "predict the strange" and call her "goddess" and "dragon lady"
As soon as Mazu died, the villagers felt the kindness of saving lives before his death. In the same year, a temple was built on Meizhou Island. This is the famous Meizhou Mazu Tempel. The ancestral hall was expanded in the heyday (A.D. 1023- 1032) and became more and more magnificent. During the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty (1403-1424), the navigator Zheng He came to Meiyu twice to preside over the imperial sacrifice ceremony and expand the temple. By the time of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty, a "Dragon Palace at Sea" with five groups of buildings had been formed. Unfortunately, the original magnificent buildings have been abandoned, and the existing original buildings are only the small-scale "Moline Parents Temple". In recent years, Meizhou ancestral hall has been repaired and built in a great deal, and has begun to take shape. Mazu Tempel on Meizhou Island in Putian, Tianhou Palace in Tianjin, Mazu Pavilion in Macau, Chaotian Palace in Beigang, Taiwan Province, and Mazu Tempel in Lukang are famous temples in Tianhou Palace in China.
Ancestors accepted 36 national gifts in the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. The longest title was "Protecting the country, protecting the people, protecting the spirit, being loyal to Hong Ren's true feelings, showing great power, praising and obeying, loving Du You, An, Qin, spreading benefits, diverting water, celebrating Jingyang West Branch, Zhou Fang, and Cao Baotai's inspiration to the heavenly daughter at the age of five". Later, in the eleventh year of Tongzhi (6
Macao is the abbreviation of Mazu.
Mazu, also known as Tian Fei, Tianhou, Notre Dame and Tianmu, is a god believed by boatmen, sailors, tourists, businessmen and fishermen in past dynasties. In ancient times, sailing at sea was often attacked by wind and waves, and the ship sank and people died. The safety of the crew has become the main problem for seafarers, who place their hopes on the blessing of the gods. Before the ship sets sail, it is necessary to worship Tian Fei, pray for the safe blessing of the wind, and set up a sacred position for Tian Fei on the ship.
Mazu belief is very common in Taiwan Province province, and more than one third of Taiwan Province compatriots believe in Mazu. There are 5 10 Mazu Tempel in Taiwan Province province, including 1 16 in Tainan. They have many names, some of which are Tianfei Palace, Tianhou Palace and Mazu Tempel. Some are called Tianhou Palace, Tianhou Palace and Notre Dame altar; Others are called Wenyuantang, Chaotian Palace, Shuangcige, An Lan Hall, Zhongxing Palace Cuo, Fenyang Hall and Tibiao Pavilion. Lin's relatives in Fujian, Taiwan Province, Guangdong and Southeast Asia all call Mazu "Gu", "Gu" and "Tian Xian". According to statistics, Mazu is one of the three major religious beliefs in the world.
What is the legendary story about Mazu?
Later, Lu begged Mazu to show his spirit and saved his life. The Dragon King was not as good as Mazu, so he had to stand up for Mazu! Mazu Daxiong Hall was burned out during Daoguang period because of its strong incense. During the reconstruction, the back wall was engraved with "Oolong pressing the town" to curb the fire. Jin Si Courtyard is the last building of Tianhou Temple, which is the back hall and the bedroom of the old lady Mazu. There are east and west wing rooms, which are small in shape and exquisite in materials. Brick carvings are used at both ends under the eaves, with pictures and texts. The bottom floor of the back hall 13 meters wide and 7 meters deep. Inscription: "Fuci Dan Cliff" means that Mazu can bless Dan Cliff, which is another name of Penglai Pavilion, because it is all Dan color.