It is said that there is no Buddha in troubled times, and there is no way in prosperous times. Why is this happening?

Because Taoism is one of our local cultures, and it pays attention to inaction, while Buddhism is imported from India, and they will be born to practice. Therefore, in the prosperous times, Taoism will not promote itself, while Buddhism can promote itself in order to win over the rulers. In troubled times, Taoism can't watch the family ruin, but will contribute its own strength. At this time, Buddhism naturally hid directly, and it was important to save his life.

0 1, Buddhism practices only for self-protection, and has no concept of home and country.

What does Buddhism generally tell people? This is how I protect myself and make my afterlife better. To put it bluntly, Buddhist practice is for oneself. They have never had any concept of home and country, and the whole practice is just to get rid of the pain of reality. So in troubled times, they will not resist the enemy for their own country. They want themselves, not everyone.

02. Get rid of demons and defend Taoism in time, and Taoism is destined to be a true hero.

Taoism is a religion developed in our local area, which is influenced by dynasties and cultures in the process of development, so they will feel responsible for this land. Whenever someone invades or says civil strife, Taoist priests can first sacrifice their personal interests and make great contributions to love and peace. In prosperous times, when they feel that they are not needed, they will live in seclusion.

03, Taoists say that there is a fate, and nothing can be forced.

Why didn't Taoism flourish like Buddhism in its later development? Because the ruler. In fact, the ruling methods of Taoism and feudal society are very mutually exclusive, so the best way for rulers to tolerate it is not to make public. Moreover, the Taoist doctrine is that everything follows fate, and many things cannot be forced. Because it is too casual, it gradually declines, but it still exists stubbornly.