White Lotus Society
White Lotus Society. Chinese folk movement, with strong millenarian beliefs. It consisted of a number of organizations, developing from (11th cent.) a relatively simple devotion to Amida under lay leadership into the practice of magic, healing, and exorcism. In the 14th cent., its eclectic tendency absorbed Taoist elements and expectation of the imminent advent of Maitreya. The preparatory conflict with the evil rulers of their day (e.g. among Red Turbans) led to their prohibition and persecution. The White Lotus Rebellion of 1796–1805 and the Boxer Rebellion illustrate the continuing power of the movement.
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