Sunday, October 10, 2010

China Tells World Stay Out of Tibetan Buddhism

The Chinese government issued a document on religious affairs on Friday which states that foreign forces are not allowed to interfere or dominate temple affairs relating to Tibetan Buddhism.

This document, called "Management Measures for Tibetan Buddhism", says that no individual or organization is permitted to utilize religion to engage in activities that undermine social order, impair the health of citizens or interfere with the educational system of the state.

The feudal and religious priority that has been abolished and affiliation between temples must not be allowed to resume.

The document also calls for the legal rights of clergies and religious faculties to be protected.

The measures will be implemented on November 1.

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