“As evil as a mafia,” devastated Buddhists and Taoists say about China’s government after numerous temples in the province were suppressed at the end of 2019.
Buddhism
Buddhist Pagodas and Temples Shuttered, Destroyed
The CCP continues to close down and demolish Buddhist places of worship across China. Even the ones approved by the government are not spared.
Buddhist Statues Continue to Disappear Across China
Reminiscent of the Cultural Revolution, the CCP’s drive to eliminate Buddhism sweeps across the country. Even icons in state-sanctioned temples are not spared.
Hubei Province Destroys Buddha Statues and Seals Off Temples
Threatened to be fired, local officials intensify crackdowns on outdoor religious statues and temples, leaving Buddhists with no place to worship.
More Temples Shut Down in Hubei Province
As the crackdown on Buddhist and Taoist venues sweeps across the province, believers are left with no place to worship, and monks forced to return to secular life.
Persecutions Increased in Wuhan Ahead of Beijing’s Appraisal
At the end of last year, Hubei’s capital was getting ready to welcome the central government’s inspection team by implementing more religious suppression measures.
Nursing Home Destroyed for Worshiping Buddha
Buddhist temples continue to be demolished across China. Even their charitable projects, like providing a home for the elderly, are not spared.
Buddhist Books Seized as ‘Pornography and Illegal Publications’
Authorities across China are confiscating books by Venerable Master Chin Kung, a prominent Buddhist monk whose teachings have been banned by the CCP.
CCP Resolute to Remove All Outdoor Buddhist Statues at Any Cost
In 2019, countless statues and other Buddhist symbols were demolished all over China. More reports from the provinces of Shanxi, Hebei, and Guangdong.
CCP Uses Demolition of Buddhist Statues as Intimidation Tool
Fearing that China’s large Buddhist population will be hard to control, the regime is accelerating efforts to eliminate religious symbols.