In T'ang
times, Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism became known as
the Three Doctrines, or the "Three Teachings".
In T'ang times, a man might honor his ancestors by
following the rigid rules of social behavior as dictated by
Confucianism, attend a Buddhist pageant, and practice Taoist breathing
exercises, all in the same day.
These three doctrines were an important part of
daily life.
