The Office of H.H Dorje Chang Buddha III issued Announcement No. 55 in response to a question concerning the “Internet-of-Things Wechat Group.” It restates the Buddha Master’s statement that “I do not take part in any business propositions. To do business in a proper and lawful manner is commonly accepted by humanity, and it is one of the proper ways of life. There are no stipulations in Buddhism that forbids Buddhists to do business. But you have to remember, no matter what business you do, it must be established in accordance with government laws pertaining to business operations. You can take part in a business if it is properly and lawfully operated. However, as a Buddhist, there are things that you cannot do, such as killing lives, harming others to benefit yourself, or swindling others. You cannot do any of these things. These are in violation of Buddhist rules and precepts. As a Buddhist, you cannot forget your fundamentals which are: Make compassion your foundation; do not do anything bad; and do all that is good.”
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