A true loss

The recent news of the passing of the former Empress Wu Zetian is extremely devastating. To own the title of the only women so far in history to rule as emperor is a great achievement that she has carried forth with her. She established the Zhou Dynasty, which is also on her list of great achievements. The Empress was not someone to mess with. At one point she killed her own daughter to frame someone, but regardless of that, she did her job well. Although women right now have more freedom than they did years ago, they still are considered less important than men. I believe that there will not be someone like her ruling for quite some time. The Buddhist Church said that she was the reincarnation of Buddhisattva Maitreya, a Buddhist savior. It was an honor to have a savior rule. She made Buddhism the major religion over Daoism and Buddhism was developed the most while she was in power which is a huge part of our lives. Empress Wu Zetian is going to be buried alongside the late Emperor Gaozong. She will truly be missed. May the empress rest in peace.