Why do the rich donate money to build temples?

Buddhism believes: "Supporting the construction of temples and pagodas has supreme merit and must have karmic rewards.

"The direct way for the rich to believe in religion in pursuit of spiritual peace is in Provide funding for the restoration of ancient temples and the construction of new temples in various places.

Wang Jianlin donated 1 billion yuan to build the pagoda

In 2010, Wang Jianlin, chairman of Dalian Wanda Group, donated 1 billion yuan for the reconstruction of the Dabaoen Temple in Jinling, Nanjing.

Wang Jianlin said: "This donation is not a donation from believers, but a donation to promote traditional Chinese culture, enrich the connotation of Chinese history and culture, and promote social harmony."

Jinling Dabaoen Temple is the oldest Buddhist temple in Chinese history. It was formerly known as Dongwu Jianchu Temple and is the second temple in China after the White Horse Temple in Luoyang.

The Glazed Pagoda of Dabaoen Temple is one of the seven wonders of the medieval world.

Unfortunately, the temple and pagoda were destroyed by the wars of the Qing Dynasty.

After reconstruction, it made a stunning appearance.

Nanjing Jinling Dabaoen Temple

Li Ka-shing also spent 1.5 billion to build a temple called Cishan Temple.

The temple is located in Hong Kong.

Li Ka-shing became the richest man in China after claiming to be a Buddhist.

Tsz Shan Temple is a wooden building imitating the Tang Dynasty. The entire structure does not use a single nail. The columns and beams are combined with a complex bracket structure. It is the most famous temple in Hong Kong after Chi Lin Nunnery. Another Tang-style building is open to tourists for free and has a 76-meter-high bronze Guanyin statue.

Li Ka-shing believes that the purpose of temple development is not for tourism, but purely for the promotion of Buddhism and Buddhist research.

Hong Kong Cishan Temple

Lingshi Temple is located at the foothills of Lingshi Mountain in Fuqing City, Fujian Province. In the 21st year of the Republic of China, the temple was robbed by bandits, the monks were scattered, and the temple was abandoned.

Cao Dewang, chairman of Fuyao Glass Industry Group, began donating money to build Lingshi Temple in 1988, spending more than 20 million yuan.

In addition, Cao Dewang also spent huge sums of money to build many temples such as Putuo Mountain and Jiuhua Mountain.

Although Cao Dewang spent huge sums of money to build temples, he rarely burned incense and made wishes.

He said: "The greater the merit, the more successful my business will be.

It is not that there is really a 'Bodhisattva' protecting you, but that Buddhism can purify you. When you practice meritorious deeds wholeheartedly, your heart will become peaceful, simple, and have a grateful attitude. This attitude will be transferred to all aspects of business and become an inner state when doing business. ”

Fujian Lingshi Temple

Some people believe that rich people donate money to build temples mainly to seek psychological peace, and to seek blessings for themselves and their families in this world and the next life, and to accumulate some peace between reality and the next life. merit.

In fact, for the rich, it means much more than that.

A survey of China's richest people shows that the proportion of religious believers is as high as 50%.

The Hurun Rich List also shows that one-third of China’s top rich are Buddhists.

Faith is becoming one of the main ways for rich people to pursue spiritual peace and release psychological pressure.

Through charitable relief and donations to build temples, they hope to establish a good image and realize their ideal of helping the world and helping others.

Buddha said: “It doesn’t matter what you give, but it’s about having a compassionate heart when you give.

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May everyone do more good deeds and give alms

Those who see it will be blessed and the merits of sharing will be immeasurable!