Chinese Buddhist, Taoist temples warned against profit making

Beijing, Nov 23: Buddhist and Taoist temples in Chi received government instructions on Thursday, warning them against seeking profits in the me of religion. A guideline to regulate commercial activities in Buddhist and Taoist temples was jointly issued by 12 departments including the State Administration of Religious Affairs (SARA), reports Xinhua news agency. The document reminded Buddhist and Taoist temples of their ture as non-profit organisations and forbade any organisation or individual from profiting from religious activities. (IANS)