Dabeisi Temple and Shaolin Temple - Things that Must be Said (Photo Group)

Up to today, with the same classics, the same precepts, and the same theories, there have emerged different faith pursuits and completely opposite principles of conduct. How could this fail to make those who wish to take refuge in the true Dharma hesitate and waver? How could this fail to make devout disciples of the Three Jewels wander in confusion? How could this fail to make followers of other doctrines and so-called "tourists" ridicule us?

During this period, after carefully reading relevant articles on this topic, my feelings can be described as a mixture of sorrow and joy. I am saddened that the precepts established by the Buddha have been treated as a joke in many places, subject to arbitrary misinterpretation and wanton trampling. Yet, I am delighted to see that in mainland China, there are still such dignified and solemn Buddhist temples and monastic communities. Here, I will present this situation with both words and images for everyone to evaluate!

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The World Honored One once refuted the heretics, making them submit one by one. A Brahmin from another religion once said to the World Honored One, "At this moment, I can do nothing to you, but a thousand years later, my descendants and followers will wear your robes, carry your scriptures and alms bowls, infiltrate your ranks, and thoroughly destroy Buddhism." Upon hearing this, the World Honored One remained silent and shed tears in sorrow.