A Buddhist Temple in Fujian Province was razed to the ground because of the local authorities’ plans to use its land for a real estate development with private companies.
Buddhism
Authorities Crack Down on Buddhists at Mount Jiuhua
A memorial archway at one of the four sacred mountains of Chinese Buddhism has been forcibly demolished, and the president of the Mount Jiuhua Buddhist Association has been placed under house arrest.
Religious Policies as a Means of Extortion
A local Religious Affairs Bureau in Hubei Province summoned local Buddhists to a meeting about the newly revised Regulations on Religious Affairs. Not only were they required to pay a participation fee, but also had to purchase national flags and fire extinguishers.
Buddhist Abbot Rendered Homeless by Authorities
After the temple was sealed off in March this year and all the monks were driven away, one of them kept coming back since he had nowhere else to live. Each time he was discovered by local officials who ordered him to leave.
Demolition of Temples Impacts Livelihood of Local People (Video)
As part of the nationwide campaign, the Wuhan city authorities in Hubei Province demolished a 36-meter-tall Guanyin statue in October. The demolition of Buddhist sites is not only an assault on religious liberties but also on the lives of locals who work there.
Ancient Buddhist Temple Demolished in Shaanxi
Authorities claimed that the temple was an “illegal construction” even though it had all necessary permits.
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.