Hangzhou Lingyin Temple: has never opened or authorized any organization or individual to open a merchant account on the online platform

　　China News Service, April 1. According to the "Lingyin Temple" WeChat public account, Hangzhou Lingyin Temple issued "Hangzhou Lingyin Temple's Statement on Online Network Platforms Fraudulently Using the Name of Hangzhou Lingyin Temple to Conduct Commercial Activities" on March 31. ” (hereinafter referred to as the “Statement”) stated that Hangzhou Lingyin Temple has never opened or authorized any unit or individual to open a merchant account on the online platform to conduct business activities such as selling Hangzhou Lingyin Temple tickets and products. Hangzhou Lingyin Temple strongly requires all online platforms and channels to immediately close the infringing merchant accounts and stop all commercial activities conducted in the name of Hangzhou Lingyin Temple.

　　The "Statement" points out that currently there are pages that introduce "Lingyin Temple" attraction information as display pages on online platforms and network channels, or merchant accounts registered in the name of "Lingyin Temple", which are engaged in selling goods or providing paid services, such as "Tickets, fragrant flower coupons, free admission, tour guide services, prayer ropes, prayer strips, Lingyin Temple prayers, high incense, Buddhist beads, bracelets, Buddha statues, electronic explanations, live explanations, one-day tours, Buddhist explanations" etc. are not available The authorization of Hangzhou Lingyin Temple is not the act of Hangzhou Lingyin Temple. Please be careful not to be deceived and do not buy.

　　The full text of the Statement is as follows:

Hangzhou Lingyin Temple’s statement on online platforms fraudulently using the name of Hangzhou Lingyin Temple to carry out commercial activities

　　Dear online platforms and believers:

　　As a Buddhist holy place, Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou has always adhered to the tenets of purity, solemnity and compassion, and provided a peaceful place for practice for the majority of believers. However, we have recently discovered that some units and individuals have opened merchant accounts on online platforms and used the name of Hangzhou Lingyin Temple to conduct commercial activities such as selling Hangzhou Lingyin Temple tickets and products. This has seriously violated the legitimate rights and interests of our temple and is also misleading. reached a large number of believers.

　　At present, online platforms and network channels appear to introduce "Lingyin Temple" attraction information as display pages, or merchant accounts registered in the name of "Lingyin Temple", engaged in selling goods or providing paid services, such as "tickets, fragrant flower coupons" , free access, tour guide services, prayer ropes, prayer strips, Lingyin Temple blessings, high incense, Buddhist beads, bracelets, Buddha statues, electronic explanations, live explanations, one-day tours, Buddhist explanations, etc. have not been approved by Hangzhou Lingyin Temple Authorization is not the behavior of Hangzhou Lingyin Temple. Please be careful not to be deceived and do not buy.

　　Here, we solemnly declare: Hangzhou Lingyin Temple has never opened or authorized any organization or individual to open a merchant account on the online platform to conduct business activities such as selling Hangzhou Lingyin Temple tickets and products. We strongly urge all online platforms and channels to immediately close the infringing merchant accounts and stop all commercial activities conducted in the name of Hangzhou Lingyin Temple.

　　For such infringement of the name of Hangzhou Lingyin Temple, we will safeguard our rights in accordance with the law and hold relevant units and individuals legally responsible. At the same time, we also call on the majority of believers to be more vigilant, recognize the authenticity, and avoid being misled and causing economic losses.

　　Hangzhou Lingyin Temple will continue to be committed to providing a clean and solemn temple environment for the majority of believers. At the same time, we also hope that various online platforms and channels and the majority of believers can give us more understanding and support.

Hangzhou Lingyin Temple

March 31, 2024