Why are the temples and monasteries becoming so commercialized?

Why are the temples and monasteries becoming so commercialized?
Jun 3, 2005 17:34
RITA Points: Join Date: May 10, 2005 Status: offline	Are those places supposed to be pure and for people to be relieved? But why are the clergy so pushy nowadays? They keep telling you where specifically you donate can protect your family away from evil spirits or disease, and where you donate will bring fortunes and where for longevities, etc. That's definitely not Buddhas original idea, no. Monks traveling far, far away to worship a Buddha's statue in some famous mountains, why, are those Buddhas statues in all the temples - small or big, provide the equal shelter for hearts? Something Should Be Done to the Regious Hooligans(Jiao Gun)

Jun 3, 2005 17:34

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Are those places supposed to be pure and for people to be relieved? But why are the clergy so pushy nowadays? They keep telling you where specifically you donate can protect your family away from evil spirits or disease, and where you donate will bring fortunes and where for longevities, etc.

That's definitely not Buddhas original idea, no.

Monks traveling far, far away to worship a Buddha's statue in some famous mountains, why, are those Buddhas statues in all the temples - small or big, provide the equal shelter for hearts?

Something Should Be Done to the Regious Hooligans(Jiao Gun)

Jun 4, 2005 00:07	#1
ELCABRON Points: Join Date: Feb 9, 2005 Status: Offline	Who was this famous Chinese man, who said getting rich is no sin, or shame????

Jun 4, 2005 08:59	#2
RITA Points: Join Date: May 10, 2005 Status: Offline	There is an idiom in Chinese: Principles should be followed when you make money. Right, getting rich is no sin, or shame, the problem is HOW people get rich.

Jun 5, 2005 16:47	#3
KWLAI Points: Join Date: Jun 5, 2005 Status: Offline	Just pay the official entrance fees as displayed/published. Go in with a group. Do not give a cent to condone such act. Open our eyes when entering and turn back quickly if there is sign of such practice. Take care.

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