In general, whether it is the Taoist repair, or the promotion of Taoism to the development of Taoism, it reflects that the development of Suzhou Taoism was stable and positive in the middle and early Qing Dynasty.
The influence of Taoism on social life in Suzhou
It can be seen from the above two places that in the middle and early Qing Dynasty, the rulers of the Qing Dynasty adopted an attitude of not relying too much on Taoism. In the "Qing dynasty type of banknotes", it is recorded: "In the early days of the country, along the Ming Dynasty, the Taoist priests were filled with Taichang Temple music officers. The Qianlong dynasty, Gaozong special , not suitable for the month. Change the industry, do not choose Confucian as a music officer." same volume also: "Kang Xi Bing, dedication: Zhang Jizong see the real person, that is, according to the name of the attack to give the commandment.
Under this circumstance, Suzhou Taoism has a closer relationship with local social life and has an impact on it. The inscription on the inscription on the inscription on the inscription on the inscription on the monument of the Taoist priests
Today is the mysterious view of the Xuan Miao Zhuang, the name of the refiner, the name of the jade minister... Yihai Xiawu, Wu Zhongyu drought. Bingzichun, the epidemic was prosperous, and the people were trapped. At that time, the constitutional rate was awkward, and the cause of the embarrassment was sensational, so it was prepared for the people. I will go to the stage, and Yan Shishu will pray, and the Linlin will be arrogant and arrogant, and Wu Min will be happy. When the Weiyang drought was also with Wu, the Yantai Fu Yanshi prayed for several days, and the effect was...
The master of the Zhuanglian school is profound, and the Wuzhong people believe that they have the skill of seeking rain. Therefore, when Wuzhong encounters a disaster, he can think of asking the Zhuanglian to pray for rain, and the local officials are leading the subordinates to pray in accordance with Taoist etiquette. In the Suzhou area at that time, Taoism was generally accepted from the government to the people.
At the same time, the custom of Taoism has also influenced the folk festival customs. There are three records in Qing Jia Lu:
On the 9th of the first month, the birthday of the Jade Emperor, the Yuan Miaoguan Taoist set up a dojo in the Mi Luo Baoge, the name of the sacred day, the rewards of the collection.
On June 24th, it was Lei Zun's birthday, the city was full of wonderful views, and there were four images outside the Tuen Mun. The wax torch mountain heap, the fragrant smoke spray, the front of the temple, the clouds and the sweat, can not be counted. The temple is like a candle, not just a million dollars. There are heads for the first time, gathering people for the meeting... From the time of the birth to the birthday, the vegetarians are called Lei Zhai.
On the 25th, it was the birthday of Xin Tianjun... Anyone who worships Lei Zhai is the most vegetarian in the past, to pray for God. On the first day of the month, and on the sixth day of the month, it is said that the three singers are one board, and the six are not swearing, that is, the Xinzhai.
The folk festivals recorded in these three places are all related to the Taoist gods. From the description, the people in the Suzhou area attach great importance to these festivals. Even though the Suzhou people are not necessarily Taoist believers, they have shown a high degree of participation in these festivals. They not only follow the Taoist custom of Zhai, but also pray for the blessing of the gods. The original Taoist sacrificial activities were transformed into folk activities, and the influence of Taoism on the lives of local people in Suzhou is evident.