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THE PEOPLE'S TRIBUNE

A semi-monthly magazine dealing with the social, political and economic Kifs of China and other. Far Eastern countries.

Edited by TANG LEANG-LI

THE PEOPLE'S TRIBUNE sima at_convaying" accurate, information and the correct interpretation thereof.

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BUDDHISM IN CHINA

Lecture By Mr. Reichelt

The second and Bust of the aer fact that an increasing number of les of lectures on "Trends in Christians are joining the Budd- China's Non-Christian Religions Hist society in China. These in- Christian Mission," was delivered I members, but also pastors, evan and the new opportunities for the cluded not only ordinary Church

Co., Ltd., which was held at the Shan Institute, to a large gather-CA secretaries.

and Finance by Dr. Reichelt, of the Tao Fons gelists. Christian literati and YM.- Hong Kong Hotel yesterday morning at the Cathedral Hall yester- come from both the Roman Catho- These Chistrians ing. The profit showed an in- day. crease of over $3.000 as compared Dr. Reichelt said: I tried in the

A net profit of $169,112,13 for the at informing the foreign public what year 1934 was reported at the an- the Chinese people and their responual general meeting of Messrs. sible leaders are thinking and doing Humphreys Estate at explaining the significance of mayor political and other relevant social developments conscious of its responsibilities, without fear or prejudice. Being China'r most authoritative pariodical of, its kind, the articles are not only reproduced and commented upon by the various English-language publications in Shanghai and elsewhere in China, German, Metal Date and the but also translated into French,

with that of the previous year.

The Chairman, Mr. D. E. Clark said:

The net profit for the year under review is $169.112.13 as against I think you will agree with me $187,060.79 for the previous year.

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How explain this defection from lic and the Protestant, Churches. WEDNES! AY, ' preceding lecture to give a conden- Christianity? In some cases the sed picture of the religious life in reason is of an 'external character. side the most prominent of the Those concerned may have met syncretistic societies in modern with some great disappointment in China. We have seen to what an their intercourse with extent these societies are being in members. Their action is the frult ocasionally cabled over in full to

ec as satisfactory in view of pre- and Buddhism. We may now pro- in many, many cases the reason for Europa and America.

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Account you will note that Rents new, religious currents on Budd to this, because I have met so enjoys the largest circulation of say shew an Chinese periodical published in the This is chiefly due to the fact that all embracing and powerful relig-opportunities

have increase of $14,338.07. hism, by far the most important, many English language containing many

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ion in China. It is here we find "The reason is that they think section dealing with finance, ducing for the entire year under the most remarkable results and that they have found out, that the commerce, art, and also a pictorial review as against only one month

the most outspoken attempts to Christian church does not give the and content the best department, it equals in style of the previous year. Repairs shew reformi, to stir up revivals and cre- right opportunity for an unbiased currant & decreased expenditure of $4,177.13 ate mass-movements. What the study of the deepest problems of magazines of the West.

but Interest is up by $12,768,08, due syncretistic societies are doing anfe." The cosmic outlook, the FORTY CINTO THE COPY

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of which explains the item "Loss on Sale of Investments" $36.38.

The Balance Sheet Turning to the Balance Sheet, It will be noted that $4,556.31 has been expended from the Bulld- inig Improvement Account. This amount represents final payment to contractors for installing flush system 'in some of our older fats and houses as mentioned in my speech last year. Special repairs are again à heavy item. During the year the exterior of Humphreys

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are overhauling and redecorating the exterior of Camarvon Build Ings and Thorpe Manor and relay ing the patent roofing of the latter building and Nos. 1/18 Humphreys Buildings. The cost of these re- pairs will again be a heavy charge on this account but we do not anticipate that s

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It is at this point that modern Buddhism comes in with its highly developed systems of metaphysics and philosophy. It is at this point that it attracta searching and

out into the lonely desert of pant belsm, cold Intellectualism and rationalism or, still worse, in some cakes entanglements of obscure mysti- drenches them in the

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crease in income was noticed and the monks had to struggle hard to secure the most necessary terms af living. The result was that many of the inmates were driven to the big cities, where they joined the despised crowds of business monks," who operated in rented Buddhism, practiced in the de- The coarse, superstitious form of houses in bigger or smaller teams graded temples, is not a vary as exorcists or as common priests, serious threat to the Christian chanting masses for departed. souls or practicing all kinds of ob- Church. It is already despised and condemned as unworthy by the scure divining methods.

best circles of Chinese society. "Under such circumstances," the The future arena wherein the speaker continued, "much of the most severe controversies and the temple paraphernalia is missing most searching investigations, and and there are no rules or discip-inquiries will be made is in the tine. The moral standard is very very centre of the great worldly low. The financial stringency in and cosmid problems, which con- general naturally affects the whole front West as well as East. Work was commenced in August Buddhist society also. There has upon the erection of twelve four been, therefore, a remarkable de have had some intercourse with: These truth-seekers of the East roomed fats in Argyle Street," Six crease in the number of monks the church, some of them have of these will be ready for occupa- during recent years. Even at the lived and worked in the very tion on March 1 next and four of big Buddhist centres and holy center of church-life. They have these are already let. The remain-mountains the financial difficulties ing alx will be completed before

turned away, are very great. For that reason dismayed, because they think that discouraged and Berges and Ducks, etc. Remnants,quires are being received. These go out with subscription lists in or- barren place, where all beliefs are Clothing, including Blankets, and the end of that month and en: many of the best monks have to the Church of Jesus Christ is a Bandry Articles of Meas aud Table flats should let readily, as rentals der to collect the most necessary fixed and wrapped up in a dry Gear, including Electro Plate, Out are moderate, and each fat is funds for the repair and maintain-system of dogmas. They feel that

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I do not think there are any sequently, the judgment passed by Sermons "and prayers for some. whom also inspection orders may be other matters calling for special most are disappearing more and neither room for free religious

pragmatic purposes. But there is obtained. mention, and I now formally pro-more; and the temples and mon- discussion, nor quiet meeting place pose that the amount of $201,382.89 asteries are on the decline. available for appropriation be allocated as follows;

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truth about these things which is, and it has happened again and

When meeting these people pairs and Renewals

that the picture of the exterial de- cline, sa given above, does not again to me--I always feel an mean that Buddhism as a religion unspeakable pain in my heart: is either dring out or going back pain and shame. Of course, they in China. To those who live in are wrong, decidedly wrong: their $201,382,89 close contact with the new relis- are unjust. They do not know Anti-Aircraft Artillery gun prac

ious movements in modern China, what they are talking about!ce with live ammunition will take" to them it is apparent that in some And yet! When hearing thesetween the hours of 8.00 am and ways: Buddhism is going forward.

place from Stanley Peninsula be

And carry forward the.

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The motion was seconded by Mr. P. C. Potts and carried unanimous

criticisms of the Christian doctrine

bead in shame and sorrow. Not

A. A. ARTILLERY PRACTICE

On the proposal of the Chairman such as never were. Buddhism because our exalted Lord the 11th, 12th and 18th March, There are revivals and activities Complaints, I cannot but bow my12 noon (approximately) dally on

and seconded by Mr. D. V. Steaven-taking a new and strong grip on Master, does not give the fullness son, the Hon Mr. C. Gordon Mac

e Mr. Scott Harston and Mr J. M. Alves were re-elected direc tors.

1935.

to

"And this I pray, that your loya in knowledge and in all judgment may abound, yet more and more

(Philp. 1; 9),

circles which were not seriously Interested before. It must, how all the treasures of wisdom are fall on the Peninsula during prac of life and light. Oh no! Ia him

Shell fragments are liable ever, be recognised that a more hidden. In my heart I know tice -Messra, Linstead and Davis and markable displacement and a most that to be a Christian means to Messrs. Percy Smith, Beth and Important change has taken place have come into touch with the Fleming were re-elected auditors in Buddhism during recent years.boundless, the eternal, the really at the remuneration of $800 each,

This change is particularly link- Divine, on the proposal of Mr. D. Humed up with the fact that the

My Sorrow and my feeling of phreys, seconded by Mr. WC Lee, lay element is coming to the fore

Those present at the meeting as never before. The centre of shame has nothing to do with the Were Mr. D E Clark (Chair Bravity is being shifted from the Christian faith. It concerns “us,” man), Hon Mr. C. Gordon Mackle monkhood to the laity

the representatives of the Lord in And here we stand with our Mr. J Scott Harston and Mr. J. M The speaker then went on to exalted duty to proclal

this country; we who have the missionary app Alves (directors), Mr. J.-L. Que deal at great length with the var which not only deliv

gospel Zoutine

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