Manchu Cosmos

Manchus have a diversity of beliefs as far as religion goes. The Manchus and their predecessors were mainly Shamanists. When they were introduced to the Chinese culture in the 17th century, Shamanism decreased in belief and popularity amongst Manchus. Along with the Chinese culture and Shamanism, Buddhism and Christianity impacted Manchu beliefs as well. Most Manchu people nowadays are known to be irreligious and stray away from beliefs. The Manchus predecessors, the Jurchens, were buddhists from the 10th century to the 13th century, so when the Manchus began to follow Buddhism again in the 17th century it was not much of a new belief. During the Qing dynasty, Manchus followed Chinese folk religion. The Manchus worshiped the God Protector of the Nation, Guan Yu.

Guan Yu, The God Protector of the Nation

Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchu_people#Religion

Picture:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Guanyu-1.jpg