Zealous Officials Destroy Four Temples in One Village
Motivated by a visiting central government dignitary, local authorities in Henan are taking “religious work” to the new level. Anything to please the Party.
Taoism
Temples in Henan Sealed off in Rapid Succession
Henan Province authorities are continuing to crack down on Buddhism and Taoism, destroying historical relics along the way.
Liaoning Province Authorities Suppress Ancient Temples
Ancient Buddhist and Taoist temples in the province’s Xiuyan county have been closed down and harassed, even though they operated with the authorities’ permission.
The Cost of “Sinicization”: Raise That Flag and Die
The director of a Taoist temple in Hubei Province was ordered to erect the Chinese national flag in front of his temple. He got sick, collapsed on the base of the flagpole, and died.
Authorities Cracking Down on Daoist Temples and Practices
The suppression directly affects the foundation of one of the “three teachings” of traditional Chinese spirituality and religion, along with Confucianism and Buddhism.
World’s Tallest Bronze Statue of Laozi Hidden by State (VIDEO)
Eight years after local authorities attended the ceremonial unveiling, the same authorities now say the statue of the Daoist holy man is unapproved and must go.
New Temple-Shutdown Tactic: Suspend Permits
By halting approvals for houses of worship, which are required by the Chinese government, more Buddhist and Taoist temples are being shuttered. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is taking a new route in continuing its campaign against religion: Requiring that permits be held in order to worship – and then refusing to grant them. According […]
Confucius Replaces Buddha in Sinicized Chinese Temples
In the new China, Buddhist and Daoist artifacts are destroyed, and temples are turned into nondescript buildings for worshiping the state.
More “Illegal” Temples on Qinling Mountains Destroyed
Chinese Communist Party refuses to process applications for Buddhist and Daoist temples, then goes on a rampage to bring them all down.
China Destroying Cultural Heritage – One Piece at a Time
In the most severe crackdown on Buddhism and Taoism since the Cultural Revolution, ancient temples and statues are being demolished across the country.
