subject: Do You Feel The Ipo Of The Shaolin Temple Limited Corporation Reliable? [print this page] It has been generally known that the Shaolin Temple is going to issue the (IPO) initial publishing offering, which has aroused the universal controversy. The aged Buddhist abbot Shi Yongxin who usually plays high profile could only behave so calmly thanks to his matchless magical Kungfu, under the public opinion. Since the Buddhism was introduced to Chinese land, the power of Buddhism has been recognized by more and more people and Buddhism has almost become the religion of all the people, which plays a dominating role in Chinese religion. Shaolin martial arts derived from Buddhist culture has won its reputation of "North Star of Mount Tai". To develop the local economy, Dengfeng municipal government is going to make Shaolin Temple come to the market. If it comes true, then "god will be converted to a Buddhist", as one friend once said.
When I hear the news at the first time, I have a feeling of surprise and sadness. Buddhism is one of the worlds three world religions; its become Chinese-characterizing and is one of a important religion of China during its development in China, as it were. One who wants to learn Chinese culture, he must learn Buddhism first. Therefore, we can have a further understanding of its importance in our China culture. Maybe the whole thing was pushed by the government of dengfeng city. This action severely affected legal right of Shaolin monastic and the people who believe religion. In fact, Shaolin is a big temple which has tremendous effect in China, even in the whole world. Does it can be controlled by a local government?
The "shaoling" is neither a brand, nor a commodity; he has never belonged to any government or even the temple itself! As we all know, he is one kind of culture, one kind of belief existing in most Chineses deep mind. Who did give the kaifeng government the right to sail him? It is totally illegal. You may sell yourself, but anytime you can't sale the common property which doesnt be possessed by any individual or any organization.
If national culture of our thousands years is filled with money. It is a pity for our nation. shaolin temple belong to our China, not someone or some small place. The "shaoling" is our common assets, not private, so they have no right to govern the development of the "shaoling".
