There is also the concern about the subjugation of Chung Tai’s nuns following eastern practices born of a medieval mindset where women are deemed to be so karmically challenged that they need to be coralled by restrictive rules and disciplined in ways far beyond what the monks experience.

Then there is the disconcerting goal of Chung Tai — to divide and multiply by establishing centers on foreign soil with the same seductive appeal, seeking members who have multiple degrees who might ‘feather their nest’ in developing a more reputable, international image.

While visiting Chung tai during a major pilgrimmage, it was stunning to see how many people are hungry for spiritual significance in their lives. Many of us are searching for authentic ways of experiencing the ground of being Buddha pointed to, taking into account our 21st century consciousness. Does Chung Tai answer this need?

‘No thanks’ is my vote after a period of serious consideration of joining their sangha. I value the simplicity of what the Buddha brought to mankind.

For example, Typhoon Morakot davasted Taiwan and left at least 70 dead and hundred
and hundreds were still feared trapped by a torrent of mud and rock that buried their homes.Chungn Tai Chan Monastery donated $600,000 dollars to the charity funds. Along with that, food were also sent to help those needed.
This shows us what they have done are not only Buddhism teaching but also care the society.

About the political relationship with KMT, this is another misconception. Most people can only see Chungtai support the KMT candidate without knowing Chungtai also supported the DPP canditate. In fact, what they are most concerned about is whether the candidate can perfom well and bring the welfare to the people. Also, when DPP was in power, they caused the backward development of Taiwan, let alone the corruption of their ex president.