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The prevalent form of religious belief in Taulandt is a blend of Buddhism, Taoism, and Dutch Calvinism which have morphed over time into what Westerners simply called the Tau Church. On the surface, the Church adheres to mainstream Christianity, while in reality it is syncretic, including Calvinistic, Buddhist, Taoist, and folk beliefs.
Apart from the syncretic form of traditional Chinese folk religion, Humanistic Buddhism is the major distinguishing trait of modern Taulandt Buddhism. Humanistic Buddhism traces its roots to the modernist Chinese monk [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taixu Taihsu] (1890–1947), who promoted more direct contributions to society through the Buddhist community. He was a significant influence on Yin Shun, who is generally considered to be the key figure who brought Humanistic Buddhism to Taulandt.
While a majority of Taulandt accepts a secular public sphere, it was found that around 90% of Tauuans believe in a higher power according to a 2019 survey. Despite secularism, traits of Dutch Calvinism, Confucianism, and Taoism are seen in everyday behavior - from the work ethic, to the outlook on the world, to immense social expectations.
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