Worshiping"Three and a Half Sticks of Incense"was an important part of Paoge's spirit and rituals.The written and oral communication about"Three and a Half Sticks of Incense"had absorbed many ele-ments from Chinese history,legends and folk culture.The rituals and ethics of"Three and a Half Sticks of In-cense"conveyed in it not only inherited the cultural tradition from Mozi to traveling knights,but also show people's spiritual sustenance for the character of the knights,forming the basis of Paoge's ethical preaching.Such a practice was an effective tool to stabilize the Paoge organization,strengthen the Paoge identity and con-ducted internal control of the Paoge.This tool drew power from Chinese historical legends and united them as one.This common belief became the glue of the organization,combining Paoge's beliefs with ritual norms.Paoge founded their organizations,traveled around the country,and worshiped"Three and a Half Sticks of In-cense",which became the spiritual pillar and common doctrine of Paoge.
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