China News Agency, Lhasa, August 6 (Li Xuefeng Gonggaraisong) "The development of Buddhism in the direction of Sinicization does not mean that we have to participate in road building and bridge construction and market economic development, nor that we have to participate in various social work types. It is that we must have our own characteristics and from our own unique perspective, to better serve the socialist society with Chinese characteristics."
Panchen Erdeni Chokitjeb, member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, vice chairman of the Chinese Buddhist Association, and chairman of the Tibet branch of the Chinese Buddhist Association, said in Lhasa on the 4th.
On August 4, the second council meeting of the 11th council of the Tibet Branch of the Chinese Buddhist Association opened in Lhasa.
The picture shows the meeting site.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Gongga Laisong
From August 4th to 5th, the second council meeting of the 11th Council of the Tibet Branch of the Chinese Buddhist Association was held in Lhasa.
At the meeting, the Panchen Lama made a work report on behalf of the Standing Council of the 11th Council of the Tibet Branch of the Chinese Buddhist Association, reviewing the main work in the past year and pointing out the next major work.
When talking about the issue of promoting the Sinicization of Tibetan Buddhism, the Panchen Lama pointed out that it should be conducive to maintaining the unity of the motherland and social stability, conducive to the promotion of the "five identities", conducive to uniting religious people and believers, and conducive to Tibetan Buddhism. The standard of healthy inheritance and conducive to reducing the burden of religious believers is to continuously promote the Sinicization of Tibetan Buddhism.
On August 4, the second council meeting of the 11th council of the Tibet Branch of the Chinese Buddhist Association opened in Lhasa.
Panchen Erdeni Chokitjeb, member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, vice chairman of the Chinese Buddhist Association, and chairman of the Tibet branch of the Chinese Buddhist Association, gave a work report at the meeting.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Gongga Laisong
He emphasized that it is necessary to maintain the stability of Tibetan Buddhism, especially temples; to guide monks and nuns in temples to continuously increase their identification with the great motherland, the Chinese nation, Chinese culture, the Communist Party of China, and socialism with Chinese characteristics, and to lay a solid ideological foundation for national unity; to develop teachings Explain, teach the scriptures and talk about the Dharma well, and truly combine their own practice with serving the people, and truly make religious believers become more diligent, wiser, kinder, and more active because of our lectures.
He pointed out that it is necessary to manage temples in accordance with laws and regulations, consciously follow the principles of "nationality is greater than religion", "national law is greater than canon", and "be a good monk and nun, first be a citizen". Self-discipline must be improved, and education and guidance of monks and nuns in temples must be politically reliable. , Religious attainments, morally convincing, observing the law on the bottom line, observing the precepts in practice, fulfilling responsibilities in performing duties, playing a role when it is critical, improving self-discipline and self-management capabilities, and focusing on solving the temple and the monks and nuns themselves Existing problems.
He also stated that it is necessary to strengthen the propaganda of the method for the reincarnation of living Buddhas, and educate and guide monks and nuns and religious people in temples to firmly support the central government's indisputable final decision on the reincarnation of the living Buddha.
It is necessary to explore the learning system of Tibetan Buddhism with Chinese characteristics, systematically sort out and in-depth analysis of classic doctrines, ideas, canons, etc., and have the courage to seek self-change.
We must dare to face the outstanding problems that are not compatible with contemporary society and affect the healthy inheritance of Tibetan Buddhism, and promote solutions with a spirit of change.
"The Dharma is in the world, not to leave the world. Our own practice is not just chanting, worshiping the Buddha, eating fast, and meditating. The most important thing is what we have done for the people and what we have brought to the people. This is a measure of whether our practice is good or bad. Standards and standards." Panchen Lama said.
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