Why do monks need alms? What do monks rely on to support themselves?

Charity refers to the behavior of monks asking for gifts from others. Buddhism says that buddhas and bodhisattvas came to the world to educate people. When the fate runs out, they die, and the giver can become attached to the Buddha. According to Buddhist regulations, monks beg for food in order to survive, or organize activities for temples to get rid of giving. Monks can also be transliterated as beggars in Sanskrit. So the monk's charity is allowed by Buddhism.

In a spiritual sense, monks encourage themselves and hone their will by giving alms to practice. By giving alms, they can get rid of the complex and simplify, so as to achieve self-purification in the world of mortals, which is also a test of Buddhism for monks themselves. I think this behavior is reasonable. I think about life through giving, and then I can better understand the will of the Buddha and pity the people.

Taoist priests can make a living by fortune telling, watching feng shui, or helping others, or they can accept the help of good people. In ancient times, you can also get paid for helping big families catch ghosts. In modern times, Buddhism is a religious activity, which is protected by law and the state. And you can get a certain allowance every year, and you can also develop Taoist temples and temples into tourist attractions and accept the incense of good people to make a living. Taoist priests can also get donations from the society. However, in our country, some Taoists still adopt a self-sufficient traditional lifestyle to cultivate their self-cultivation.

Whether it is a monk or a Taoist, practice is only to better hone oneself and deepen the spirit. Personally admire it. I have a lofty belief, self-denial, pursuit of higher spirit, ignoring material comparison. In this society full of desires, we should also learn from monks and Taoists to improve the poor world. I hope you and I can become better ourselves, and it is best to be content whenever and wherever.