Qualitative data
The Chinese Buddhist Association issued the “Notice on the cessation of related activities during the epidemic” on 30 January 2020.
- It should be closed but not opened. The monasteries and colleges should be closed to the public, the gates should be closed, and they should be repaired for self-sustainment, and each should chant sutras to pray for all beings.
- It is advised to disperse and not to gather. All group activities such as pujas should be suspended. For monasteries with more monks or colleges with more monks, their morning and evening homework, fasting for the class, half-month karma, etc., can be adjusted appropriately according to the actual local conditions, and must be taken seriously. Measures, with effective prevention and control as the bottom line.
- It should be static and not moving. Monks in monasteries and colleges should not go out to visit and study during the epidemic. Those who have left the temple or school must obey the local arrangements, and those who have returned to their places of residence must be isolated and observed by themselves within the time limit.
- It is appropriate to study but not to relaxing. During this period, as a Buddha, you should settle your mind and body, maintain concentration, study the scriptures diligently, practice diligently, don’t let go, don’t slack off.
