Maintaining Buddhism Amidst Crisis
…their faith in Buddhism, they do not
teach their children to pay respect to the monks. They show
no interest in studying Buddhist teachings and stop making
merit. All temple activities, events, and ceremonies…
When faith in Buddhism wanes, respect for monks declines, leading to a stagnation of temple activities. Negative portrayals of monks can mislead the public; thus, critical thinking is essential. The S