Yuan DynastyThe customs and habits are very peculiar, especially for the part of women getting married, there is a ridiculous rule: before a woman gets married, she must sleep with the monk for one night to complete the marriage. And the promulgator of this regulation isEmperor Yuan Shun。Even the concubines who had just been elected to the palace were no exception, and they had to spend the night with the monk first. This rule is incomprehensible, thenEmperor Yuan ShunWhy is there such a regulation?
Emperor Yuan ShunIn Yuan ShizuKublai KhanDefeatedSouthern Song DynastyOwnershipCentral PlainsAfter that, a lot was retainedThe unique cultural habits have less influence on Han culture. At that time,There are many taboos and customs, such as letting the elderly be seated first when guests come to the house; Do not use your left hand when pouring tea, and do not pour it full; You can't blow hot food with your mouth when you eat it, and you can't stretch your waist after eating, as this is seen as disrespectful to the guests. Although these customs are still somewhat peculiar, they are acceptable.
However, there is an even more incomprehensible custom in Mongolia whereby a woman must spend the night with a monk in a temple before marrying her husband. Such customs are inCentral PlainsIt may seem unacceptable to men, but it is very common in Mongolia. And whereasKublai KhanDominationCentral PlainsLater, this custom was also continued. At that time, the Yuan Dynasty court was very reverentBuddhism, especially the Tantra of **Buddhism。The Mongolian lamas considered women to be unclean and therefore believed that they had to be baptized, and this baptism was done by spending the night with the monks. In fact, these are all heresies of the monks, who have only formulated such regulations to satisfy their own selfish desires. After spending the night with the monk, the women found that their virginity had been lost, and they felt very ashamed. However, due to the power of the monks, they did not dare to speak to others, and the monks became even more unscrupulous.
KumachiYuan DynastyIndigenous ZakyasBuddhismThe leader has been the emperor for generations, and he has led the whole countryBuddhism。Lama monks are called fan monks, so they enjoy various privileges. InYuan DynastyTibetan BuddhismIt is very popular, and it includes the use of women as ascetic companions in spiritual methods. Emperor Yuan ShunIt played an important exemplary role in this regard, so the women of the harem also fell into a situation of fornication, and many concubines had relations with monks. Even some beauties who have just been elected to the palace have to sleep with the monks first. From this,Yuan DynastyThere was a very dirty law that had never been heard of: all women who reached the age of marriage, regardless of whether they were beautiful or ugly, tall or short, must first let the monk sleep for one night, the so-called "kaihong", before they could go home to complete the marriage. It is these unbearable laws that hasten itYuan Dynastyof the demise.
In 1368 AD, the rebel army Zhu Yuanzhang fledged and established the Ming Dynasty in today's Nanjing, and ascended the throne as Ming Taizu, pioneeringMing DynastyofHistoryYuan Dynastyof the demise and thisWonderfulThere is a certain relationship between customs and habits. Emperor Yuan Shunpolitical tactics and measures, such as interference, have been controversialBuddhism, forcing women to accompany monks overnight, etc., this series of measures promptedYuan DynastyLose the hearts and minds of the people, lose the basis of domination.
This rule of sleeping with the monks for one night not only brought shame to the women, but also further exacerbated itSocialContradiction. The women who spent the night with the monks felt physical and mental hurt and pain, and this inhumane treatment sparked discontent and indignation among the population. The righteous monks, driven by greed and lust, turned their backsBuddhismThe principle of compassion and non-aggression has always been advocated, which has deepened the people's affectionBuddhismand the distrust of the lamas.
At the same time, this provision is also trueYuan DynastySocialofMarriageThe system has had a huge impact. Many young women find that their chastity is no longer complete after spending the night with the monk, and they cannot marry into another party as a **, which makes them unable to get the right oneMarriageand family, further exacerbatedSocialchaos and instability.
In general, the woman slept with the monk all nightWonderfulCustoms and habits are inYuan DynastySocialIt has caused huge repercussions, not only undermining the dignity and rights of women, but also weakening themSocialstability and unity. This unreasonable regulation has also acceleratedYuan Dynastyof the demise, forMing DynastyThe rise of the created conditions.
Yuan DynastyThe custom of women sleeping with monks all night was at that timeSocialcaused a huge controversy and repercussions, rightSocialThere are many undesirable effects.
First of all, this provision seriously violates the dignity and rights of women. The women were forced to spend the night with the monks, lost their virginity, and felt great shame and pain. This violation of the privacy and dignity of the individual is inEthicsand ethically unacceptable, leaving women in a great predicament and stress.
Secondly, this provision is also trueMarriageThe system has had a severe impact. The woman must spend the night with the monk before the marriage can be consummated, which makes itMarriageIt becomes meaningless. MarriageOriginally, it was a combination of love and affection, which was the basis for husband and wife to support each other and live together, but this kind of regulation let itMarriageIt has lost its proper meaning and value.
In addition, the rule that women sleep with monks for one night has also ledSocialchaos and turmoil. Women are forced to lose their virginity, family andMarriageThe cornerstone was destroyed, and many women could not get fitMarriageand family, causedSocialof instability and turmoil.
On top of that, this regulation also greatly undermines people's perception ofBuddhismand the trust of the monks. OriginallyBuddhismis a very pure oneReligion, advocating compassion and non-aggression, while the monk's actions are contraryBuddhismdeviates from the spirit of compassion and non-aggression. This makes people interested in:BuddhismSuspicion and distrust arose, as well as a negative perception of the image of the monks.
AlthoughYuan DynastyThe woman slept with the monk for one nightWonderfulThe custom has long been criticized by the people of the time and eventually triggeredYuan DynastyThe demise, however, we are looking backHistoryAt the same time, there should be some inspiration from it.
First of all, thisHistoryThe incident reminds us to be wary of the abuse of power and hypocrisyReligionFaith. The monks toBuddhismSuch absurd regulations are clearly violatedBuddhismprinciples and ethics in itself. This makes us realize that both in theReligionIn both the realm and the political sphere, we must all monitor and restrain power in order to prevent abuses and hypocrisy.
Secondly, this incident also reminds us to pay attention to the rights and dignity of women. The woman was forced to spend the night with the monk, lost her virginity and dignity, and suffered great harm. This makes us realize that we should resolutely oppose any act of depriving women of their rights and interests, respect and protect women's dignity and rights, and promote gender equality and women's liberation.
Finally, thisHistoryThe event also reminds us to stay rightHistoryTruth-seeking and critical thinking. ForYuan DynastyThe custom of women sleeping with monks for one night, we can't simply generalize and think that all monks are hypocritical and **. Historyis complex and diverse, and we should approach it with a critical eyeHistoryevents, do not blindly follow or misunderstand, and constantly pursue the truth.
In short,Yuan DynastyThe woman slept with the monk all nightWonderfulCustoms and habits are indeed oneHistoryThe strange phenomenon that it showed at the timeSocialmany problems and contradictions. By thinking and reflecting on this event, we can get something preciousHistoryRevelation to better cope with todaySocialproblems and challenges. At the same time, it also calls for people to reinventSocialValueswithEthicsThe concept pays more attention to equality and respect in order to achieve a just and harmonious oneSocialAnd strive.