Maintaining Buddhism Amidst Crisis
…o interest in studying Buddhist teachings and stop making
merit. All temple activities, events, and ceremonies become
paralyzed. The number of Buddhist people declines. However,
behind the scenes, this whole si…
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