Urbanites pursue inner peace at Buddhist monasteries The rapid pace of urbanization and industrialization is like a coin with two faces.On one side,Chinese are enjoying a more convenient,wealthier lifestyle;while on the other,people are stressed-out due to the challenges that come with modern society. Increasingly tired of city life,more and more people desire a quiet place to understand the nature of life afresh.To Chinese,from time immemorial Buddhist monasteries have provided a space in which to break from the secular world.Nowadays,many such temples across China offer opportunities to experience the lifestyle of monks,whereby people learn classical philosophy,recite Buddhist scripture。
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