Sage

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Hina has three great religions: Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. Buddhism, from India, was admitted the first century of the Christian era. The three religions are often professed by the same individual. Religious toleration is universal, and little bitterness is manifested among the rival devotees of the three Churches. This is not owing to liberality, but want of earnestness and conscientious convictions. Kung-foo-tsz, Latinized Confucius, is pre-eminently the philosopher, teacher, and leader of China. He is not only the patron saint, but the deified hero of all the people. His descendants are a distinct and honored class. The most famous temple of China is built over his grave.