The monk of Haining Xiaoputuo Temple opened a Bentley to cause controversy, and the Bureau of Ethnic and Religious Affairs responded: The owner of the car is an ordinary pilgrim
Recently, a video of a monk from Haining Xiaoputuo Temple driving a luxury Bentley sedan has attracted widespread attention on the Internet. In the video, a monk is driving a luxury car, and the car is also carrying a woman and children, which surprised and questioned many netizens. In response to this incident, the Haining Municipal Bureau of Ethnic and Religious Affairs quickly responded, saying that the owner of the car was not a monk, but an ordinary pilgrim who came to burn incense, and out of politeness, the monk opened the car door for him.
Event review: The monk's drive of a Bentley sparked controversy
According to netizens, this video was filmed near the Xiaoputuo Temple in Haining. In the video, a monk dressed in monk's robes stands next to a luxury Bentley sedan before driving away. Even more surprising was the presence of several women and children in the car. The scene quickly sparked heated discussions on the Internet, with some netizens questioning whether the monk should drive a luxury car and whether it violated the teachings and precepts of Buddhism.
The Bureau of Ethnic and Religious Affairs responded: The owner of the car is an ordinary pilgrim
In response to netizens' questions and concerns, the Haining Municipal Bureau of Ethnic and Religious Affairs quickly responded. They said that after investigation, they learned that the owner of the Bentley sedan was not a monk, but an ordinary pilgrim who had come to burn incense. Due to the large number of pilgrims at that time, out of politeness and convenience, the monk opened the car door for him. The bureau also stressed that Haining Xiaoputuo Temple has always strictly abided by the state's religious policies and laws and regulations, and the temple will also strengthen guidance and management of the behavior of individual pilgrims.
Netizens are hotly discussed: understanding and respect are the premises
Regarding the response of the Haining Municipal Bureau of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, netizens have expressed their understanding and respect. Some netizens believe that although the monk's driving of a luxury car seems to be inconsistent with the teachings of Buddhism, we should also respect our personal choices and beliefs. At the same time, they also hope that the temple can strengthen the management and guidance of pilgrims to avoid similar incidents from happening again.
Expert's opinion: Religious people should have a good image
Regarding this matter, some religious experts said that as religious people, monks should set a good image and example, and abide by the teachings and precepts of religion. Although the owner of the car was not the monk himself, the incident still left a bad impression on the public. Therefore, religious circles should strengthen the education and management of religious personages and enhance their moral quality and sense of social responsibility.
Respect beliefs and understand differences
The incident of a monk driving a Bentley in Haining's Xiaoputuo Monastery has aroused widespread attention and discussion. We should look at this incident rationally on the premise of respecting our personal beliefs and choices. At the same time, we also hope that religious circles can strengthen self-management and guidance, and set a good image and example. Only in this way can we work together to promote religious harmony and social progress.