Communist propaganda echoes from inside temples, as places of worship are turning into Party indoctrination centers. CCP-supported abbots lead the way.
Buddhism
Local Officials Vow to Stifle Temples: “If Xi Jinping Says to Demolish, We Will!”
Ancient or new, Buddhist, Taoist, and folk religion temples continue to be suppressed; even those with proper government certification and approval are demolished.
Follow the Party Line or Face Demolition
Buddhist and Taoist temples fall victim to increasing religious suppression in the name of “sinicization.” If not destroyed, they are turned into propaganda venues.
Elimination of Buddhist Cultural Heritage: 500 Arhat Statues Destroyed in Fujian
Surrounding the ancient Baoguo Temple, the statues were built with the state’s approval in 2010. They now fell victim to the purge of open-air Buddhist icons.
Burn the Bodies to Hide the Evidence: “Sinicized” Buddhist Statue Demolished
To avoid being ridiculed, the CCP once again destroys the results of its religion suppression policies after they are disclosed on Bitter Winter.
Party-Glorifying Songs Replace Buddhist Chants
Even dances and aerobics for seniors to traditional Buddhist music are prohibited in public spaces, for fear of the spread of religion.
Buddhist Statues Destroyed Ahead of Inspection from Beijing
Fearing admonishment by higher authorities, Shandong’s officials intensified crackdowns on temples and outdoor religious venues, eliminating statues of deities.
Four More Open-Air Buddhist Statues Destroyed
The CCP’s war against large religious statues continues nationwide: recent casualties from the provinces of Hebei, Shandong, Shanxi, and Zhejiang.
Chairman Mao Temple Demolished After “Bitter Winter” Report
CCP-designated “red education base” to worship communist leaders was razed to the ground day after the news appeared, to rid of this oddity and avoid humiliation.
Believers, and Their Dead, Too, Are Driven Out of Temples
The CCP is sealing off Buddhist and Taoist temples nationwide. Even the ashes of the deceased are unable to find peace.