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.
Buddhism
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.
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.