Chinese Buddhist Monks Attend Secular Class for College Entry Exams
12-19-2007    Reuters


Listening carefully

 


Asking question


Studying

 


Contemplation


Diligence

 

 

Reuters, August 9, 2006

 

Shanghai, China -- Chinese Buddhist monks attend secular classes as part of preparations for college entry exams in Yufo monastery in Shanghai August 9, 2006. Piety and a knowledge of Buddhist scriptures used to qualify one to be a Chinese monk. Now, add computer skills, foreign language ability and a degree in financial management.

Editor: Wang Xinyu
   
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