Most people hate monks, not Taoists. Why?

This issue involves Buddhism and Taoism in China, and has a very complicated and far-reaching historical background. Although the subject is a fact, there may be different views and understandings for the believers of the two major religions. If we can stand on the sidelines fairly, we can get as close to the truth as possible.

The first is the internal and external dispute. Buddhism is not a native religion, but was introduced to China from India, while Taoism is a native religion in China. There are differences between inside and outside, and between family members and outsiders, people inevitably have conscious or unconscious eccentricity. Despite all these years, the dispute between Buddhism and Taoism still exists. In the final analysis, it is still an internal and external dispute.

Second, Buddhism is "idealism" and Taoism is "realism". What is the highest goal pursued by Taoism? If the flesh does not rot, it is immortal. No one doesn't like immortality-even today, the scientific and technological circles are most interested in the question of whether human beings can live forever. The highest goal of Buddhism is to become a Buddha. What is becoming a Buddha? Or nirvana silence, or eternal life, whatever it is, it is not physical eternal life. Even Buddhism calls flesh rotten skin, which is an obstacle that people can't give up. What can become a Buddha is emptiness.

For ordinary people, which one can be liked?

Buddhism is "idealism" and Taoism is "realism", which also shows that the two religions solve different problems. Buddhism mainly aims at mental problems; Taoism is closely related to reality: divination, choosing a day, avoiding evil spirits, geomantic omen ... The teachings of Buddhism may be regarded as a negative attitude of avoiding the world for ordinary people. Moreover, when encountering practical problems, Buddhism advocates reflection through repentance and introspection. Is it because of your own mistakes? Most of the methods used are meditation on scriptures or mantras and meditation before the Buddha. In contrast, Taoism adopts certain rituals (drawing symbols, driving away, etc.). ) to eliminate the problems people encounter. The answer is self-evident, and it is more gratifying between the visible ways and means and the invisible effects.

Others are commandments and violations. This is not convenient to elaborate, and everyone can understand it. In fact, it can still be classified as "realism" and "idealism". Taoism and Taoism are often confused in our country. As Taoism, there are many internal categories, some of which are closely related to people's lives, while Buddhism is just the opposite. If a monk gets his hands on this minefield, he will be looked down upon.

Another point is that Buddhism is more prosperous than Taoism at present, and people are more sympathetic to the weak.