On May 6, 2024, the tranquility of Xiaoputuo Temple in Haining, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province was shattered by an online rumor. According to netizens, a monk of the temple actually drove a luxury Bentley car and carried women and children out for a ride, which quickly caused an uproar on the Internet. However, with the in-depth investigation of the incident, the Haining Municipal Bureau of Ethnic and Religious Affairs (hereinafter referred to as the "Ethnic and Religious Affairs Bureau") came forward in time to clarify the facts, and pointed out that this rumor is really false.
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The incident began with a blurry photo and an incomplete chat log. In the photo, a Bentley is parked in front of the small Putuo Temple in Haining, and a monk in a monk's robe is standing next to the car, seemingly preparing to get on the bus. The chat log suggests that the monk was the owner of the vehicle and was carrying pilgrims on his way. This information spread quickly on the Internet, causing widespread public attention and discussion.
In the face of this sudden Internet rumor, the monks of Haining Xiaoputuo Temple and the staff of the Religious Affairs Bureau were very shocked and puzzled. They all said that the monks of the temple have always adhered to the principles of purity and discipline, and it is impossible to do anything that damages the image of Buddhism. In order to restore the truth, the Bureau of Religious Affairs immediately launched an in-depth investigation.
After investigation, the staff of the Religious Affairs Bureau found that this rumor was completely a rumor. In fact, the Bentley was not the property of the temple, nor was it the personal vehicle of any of the monks. On the same day, a pilgrim drove his Bentley to Haining Xiaoputuo Temple to offer incense and pray for blessings. As the vehicle was parked in front of the temple gate, it attracted the attention of passers-by. And when the pilgrim got out of the car, out of politeness and convenience, he asked the monk standing next to him to help open the car door. This behavior was photographed by passing netizens, and it was misreported that the monk drove a Bentley to carry pilgrims out for a ride.
After learning about the incident, the staff of the Religious Affairs Bureau quickly contacted the monk involved and inquired in detail about the situation at that time. The monk involved said that he only helped the pilgrim open the car door out of politeness and convenience, and did not drive the vehicle. At the same time, he also expressed deep regret for the negative impact of this rumor on the temple and himself.
In order to clarify the truth, the Bureau of Religious Affairs issued a statement through official channels on May 7. The statement clearly pointed out that the information on the Internet that the monk of Haining Xiaoputuo Temple drove a Bentley car to carry pilgrims out for a ride was purely a rumor. The car was actually owned by the pilgrims, and the monk only helped open the door. At the same time, the Bureau of Religious Affairs also called on netizens not to believe Internet rumors and jointly maintain the healthy order of cyberspace.
After the statement was issued, the monk involved also reported the case to the local police station. He said the rumor had caused serious damage to his reputation and the temple's image. He hopes to hold the rumor-mongers accountable through legal means and safeguard his legitimate rights and interests.
Although this incident is just a rumor, it also reminds us to think rationally and not to believe Internet rumors. In the face of similar incidents, we should obtain accurate information through official channels and avoid being misled by false information. At the same time, we must also respect the privacy and rights of others, and jointly maintain the healthy order of cyberspace.
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