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1. Han Dynasty

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   Religious and Philosophical Life
   While Confucianism served as the state framework, private and popular religious practices remained vibrant. During the Eastern Han, Daoist movements gained significant traction, most notably the Way of the Celestial Masters, founded by Zhang Daoling. This movement formalized aspects of Daoism, with Laozi being revered as an incarnation of the Dao itself, positioning him within a developing celestial bureaucracy. ${[8]}$
   The introduction of Buddhism from Central Asia began during the late Wes…