How can we distinguish the authenticity of Buddhist identity?

A basic principle: according to the national regulations on religious affairs, all monks and nuns who are officially monks and nuns should hold the official precepts printed by the Chinese Buddhist Association with the number 1994 and issued by the provincial Buddhist Association; The living Buddha of Tibetan Buddhism should hold a prosperous ancestor and robe; Those who have not been formally shaved, ordained or kept the precepts (Wang Zu and Wang Po) can be regarded as fake monks and nuns (living buddhas).

According to China's national conditions, Buddhism has no habit of begging. Even if there is, it is an activity organized by some monasteries to commemorate and feel the primitive Buddhist system, rather than the daily habits of monks in China.

If you find someone begging for food, you can give a meal in case you meet a real monk who is studying abroad.

It is not recommended to give money directly Monks who really study abroad only accept food handouts and do not accept financial assistance. Because, since ancient times, monks beg for food without charge. The basic purpose of becoming a monk is to solve a meal a day, not to accumulate wealth. If you donate money to him on the road for various reasons, you will be considered a fake monk.