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The brief content: 1. Definition of Tengriism; 2. The Ancient Practice

The brief content:

1. Definition of Tengriism;
2. The Ancient Practice of

Tengriism and Ancient Worship of the Sky Gods;
3. Four Principles of Tengriism.
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The Orkhon script starting with Word “Tengri” :

The Orkhon script starting with Word “Tengri” :

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In the Tengriism: 3+4=7 significant number

In the Tengriism: 3+4=7 significant number

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SIW: Ayupov, N.G. “Tengrianism as an open worldview”

SIW: Ayupov, N.G. “Tengrianism as an open worldview”

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The concepts of “Tengriism” Tengriism (sometimes called Tengrism, Tengerism, Tengrianism, or

The concepts of “Tengriism”

Tengriism (sometimes called Tengrism, Tengerism, Tengrianism, or Tengrianizm)

is a religion that revolves around the sun deity Tengri, and focuses on balance with nature.
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Etymology Khukh and Tengri literally mean "blue" and "sky" in Mongolian

Etymology

Khukh and Tengri literally mean "blue" and "sky" in Mongolian and

modern Mongolians still pray to "Munkh Khukh Tengri" ("Eternal Blue Sky").
As a modern revival, Tengrism has been advocated among intellectual circles of the Turkic nations of Central Asia, including Tatarstan, Buryatia, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.
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The Ancient Practice of Tengriism and Ancient Worship of the Sky

The Ancient Practice of Tengriism and Ancient Worship of the Sky

Gods

In ancient times, people in Central Asia practiced a religion known as Tengriism, which focused on living in harmony with the natural universe. While this religion was founded and most widely practiced during ancient times, there are groups that still practice Tengriism to this day.

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The History The actual founding date of Tengriism has not been

The History

The actual founding date of Tengriism has not been confirmed,

but it is believed to have begun sometime around the Bronze Age, which lasted from 3,300 B.C. through 1,200 B.C.
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Historically, it was the prevailing religion of the Turks, Mongols, and

Historically, it was the prevailing religion of the Turks, Mongols, and

Hungarians, as well as the Xiongnu and the Huns. It was the state religion of the six ancient Turkic states: Göktürks Khaganate, Avar Khaganate, Western Turkic Khaganate, Great Bulgaria, Bulgarian Empire and Eastern Tourkia. In Irk Bitig, Tengri is mentioned as Turuk Tangrisi (God of Turks).
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Characteristics It is considered to be one of the oldest religions,

Characteristics

It is considered to be one of the oldest religions,

and incorporates characteristics of shamanism, animism, totemism, both polytheism and monotheism, and ancestor worship.
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What’s a Tengriism? Those who practice Tengriism hold the belief that

What’s a Tengriism?

Those who practice Tengriism hold the belief that their

very existence is sustained by the eternal blue Sky (Tengri), the fertile Mother Earth, and the holy spirit of the sky.
The term is perceived among Turkic peoples as a national religion.
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Principles of Tengriism 1. There exists one supreme God, Tengri. He

Principles of Tengriism

1. There exists one supreme God, Tengri. He is

the unknowable One who knows everything;
2. Tengri is the intelligence and power behind all of nature. Everything is ultimately controlled by him;
3. There exist many other spirits or 'angels' besides Tengri;
4. There is no 'one true religion'. Humanity has not reached full enlightenment.
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Relation with other Religion Tengri has given different paths for man.

Relation with other Religion

Tengri has given different paths for

man. A man may be Buddhist, Christian or Muslim, but only Tengri knows the righteous. A man may change his tribal allegiance but still be upright. Tribal customs can be changed if they are harmful to people, which is why Genghis Khan did away with many previous customs in order to ensure orderly government.
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Ethical principles of tolerance All people are weak and therefore shortcomings

Ethical principles of tolerance

All people are weak and therefore shortcomings

should be tolerated. Different religions and customs should be tolerated. Like the life of the nomads, peoples' lives are difficult enough and subject to the pressures of nature.
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Tengriism and Islam Tengriism also played a large part in the

Tengriism and Islam

Tengriism also played a large part in the religious

denomination of the Gok-Turk Empire and the Great Mongol Empire. The name “Gok-Turk” translates as “Celestial Turk” which directly points out to the devotion to Tengriism. In the 13th century, Genghis Khan and several generations of his followers were also Tengrian believers until his fifth generation descendent Uzbeg Khan turned to Islam in the 14th century.