Authorities claimed that the temple was an “illegal construction” even though it had all necessary permits.
Buddhism
Liaoning and Shanxi Buddhists Report Cases of Harassment
Even the most innocent faith-related practices or rituals may cause troubles with authorities in present-day China.
Henan Authorities Assault Buddhist Sites
Two giant Buddha statues were demolished in September, despite the attempts by local believers to protect them.
Injured While Defending a Temple (VIDEOS)
Zhejiang Province authorities demolished a temple in Ningbo city in late August, violently beating protesting believers.
Party Songs Instead of Prayer
Churches across China are forced to sing songs praising the Communist Party or else believers would be prohibited from gathering.
Tightening Control Over Buddhist and Taoist Clergy
According to documents issued by some municipalities in the province of Shanxi, the clergy are submitted to annual inspections, and their movements are restricted.
Statues of Mao Placed in Temples (Video)
While countless Buddhist temples are being destroyed across China, statues of deities are being replaced with those of Mao Zedong in the remaining places of worship.
Temple Demolitions Leave Believers Homeless
Several Buddhist temples have been torn down in Hubei Province. These temples had believers living inside, who have nowhere to go now.
Buddhist and Daoist Sites on Zhongling Mountain Demolished
In Henan’s Dengfeng city, authorities are implementing a comprehensive demolition program targeting religious sites: parts of 26 temples and ten historical and cultural sites have been destroyed.
Authorities Mobilize 800 to Demolish Temple (VIDEOS)
A Buddhist temple was ruined in Hunan, and several people were beaten during protests against it.