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 Religion Qianlong gave his support to many religions: Tibetan Buddhism—practiced by Qianlong himself, Manchu Shamanism—the religion of the Qing ancestors, Daoism—China’s indigenous religion, Han Buddhism—practiced by the majority of China’s population, as well as sacrifices to ancestors and local deities, and even Christianity and Islam. Qianlong was involved in these religions in different ways: in some cases, as a benefactor, providing funds for building temples. In other cases, he participated directly, praying at shrines or making sacrifices.
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