Recently, religious venues in Zhejiang, Fujian, and other areas have been asked to hand over their financial ledgers, close their ritual communication centers, and explain the charges and overall income for each religious ceremony.

The tax inspection efforts on temples have been intensified across the board. If any tax issues are found, strict recovery and penalties will be enforced.
Zhejiang is a region with dense Buddhist activities and the largest scale of funding, where income from incense offerings, donations, and ticket sales at a single temple can reach hundreds of millions of yuan, and in some cases even billions.
Lately, it’s been tough for Buddha!