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Lyu He (吕合) | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 14, 1962 |
| Other names | Dishen (Dharma name) |
| Occupation(s) | Monk, writer, dissident |
| Known for | A monk whose criticism of the Chinese government sparked controversy; his followers were reportedly arrested en masse in mainland China by international human rights organizations[1][2] |
Lyu He (born December 14, 1962), Dharma name Dishen (谛深), is a Chinese Buddhist monk, writer, and dissident born in the People's Republic of China. He has attracted attention for publicly criticizing the Communist Party of China's religious policies. According to human rights organizations such as Dui Hua Foundation and the Association for the Defense of Human Rights and Religious Freedom (ADHRRF), members of his Buddhist group have been arrested in various parts of mainland China since 2025.[1][2] Chinese authorities have accused some of his followers of "using superstition to undermine law enforcement."[1]
Biography and Activities
editLyu He was born in 1962 in Wafangdian, Liaoning Province. According to the introduction on his official website "Mount Sumeru Buddhist Kingdom Network" (须弥山佛国网), he became a monk in 2001 at Jingju Temple in Ji'an, Jiangxi Province, reportedly due to his Dharma experiences.[3] Since then, he has engaged in religious activities under the Dharma name Dishen and spread his Buddhist teachings through websites and other platforms.
In 2000, the local Chinese newspaper Qingdao Evening News (青岛晚报) published an article in which Lyu He wrote a letter to government departments, expressing concern over potential environmental issues in his hometown of Mount Lao due to commercial development.[4]
In 2025, Lyu He published a collection of his political commentaries under his birth name in Taiwan, titled Who is Helping Taiwan, Who is Helping Democratic Societies, Who is Promoting Human Civilization, Who is Saving This World? (谁在帮助台湾 谁在帮助民主社会 谁在推动人类文明 谁在拯救这个世界？). In the book, he expresses critical views of communism and the Communist Party of China.[5][6]
Buddhist Thought and Propagation
editAccording to Dishen's writings and teachings, he emphasizes precepts and practical cultivation, advocating for strict observance of the Vinaya and explaining the meaning and importance of upholding precepts. He established "Twenty-Two Precepts" for his lay disciples as guidelines for practice.[7]
He utilizes the modern Internet to propagate the Dharma. His disciples founded the "Mount Sumeru Buddhist Kingdom Network" website and related application platforms to publish his teachings.[3] Since 2020, he has conducted long-form online Dharma talks and interacted with audiences through his YouTube channel.
Controversial Events
edit2024 Nanhua Temple Incident
editAccording to overseas Chinese media reports, in December 2024, three Buddhist nun claiming to be disciples of Dishen were involved in a dispute with local law enforcement officers near Nanhua Temple in Guangdong Province. Afterward, these three individuals posted videos online containing criticisms of the Communist Party of China and government leaders, which attracted significant attention.[8][9]
2025 Mass Arrests
editAccording to a report by the American human rights organization, the Dui Hua Foundation, Chinese public security departments launched a crackdown on Dishen's followers in multiple provinces and cities starting May 29, 2025.[1] The European non-governmental organization, the Association for the Defense of Human Rights and Religious Freedom (ADHRRF), described this series of events as a "National Crackdown" in its report.[2]
The Dui Hua Foundation's report indicates that those arrested include monks and lay practitioners, with some reportedly being Taiwanese citizens. The report also mentions that some detainees were asked to sign "repentance letters" renouncing their faith.[1] Newtalk News (Taiwan) quoted an exiled follower as stating that the arrests were "very violent," and that detainees were allegedly beaten and verbally abused during interrogations, and were pressured to admit that Dishen was a "fraud."[10]
The Dui Hua Foundation confirmed that some of those detained have been placed under criminal detention, with their alleged offense being "using superstition to undermine law enforcement," under Article 300 of the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Prisoner Updates April 2025". The Dui Hua Foundation. April 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ^ a b c "China: National Crackdown on Master Dishen's Buddhist Group". Association for the Defense of Human Rights and Religious Freedom (ADHRRF). 2025-06-06. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ^ a b "Introduction to Master Dishen" [Introduction to Master Dishen] (in Simplified Chinese). Mount Sumeru Buddhist Kingdom Network. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
- ^ Kuang, Zhigang (2000-03-26). "Can Mount Lao Withstand the Encroachment?" [Qingdao Evening News: Can Laoshan withstand the encroachment?]. Qingdao Evening News (in Simplified Chinese).
- ^ Lyu He (2025). 谁在帮助台湾 谁在帮助民主社会 谁在推动人类文明 谁在拯救这个世界？ [Who is Helping Taiwan, Who is Helping Democratic Societies, Who is Promoting Human Civilization, Who is Saving This World?] (in Traditional Chinese). Taiwan: 白象文化. ISBN 978-626-96434-2-4.
- ^ "《谁在帮助台湾 谁在帮助民主社会 谁在推动人类文明 谁在拯救这个世界？》" [Who is Helping Taiwan, Who is Helping Democratic Societies, Who is Promoting Human Civilization, Who is Saving This World?] (in Simplified Chinese). Eslite Bookstore. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
- ^ "How to take refuge" [How to Take Refuge] (in Simplified Chinese). Mount Sumeru Buddhist Kingdom Network. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
- ^ Chang, Yihsuan (2024-12-12). "3 nuns dissatisfied with being called fake nuns "destructively clarify" and curse Xi Jinping to die without a burial place" [3 Nuns Dissatisfied with Being Called Fake Nuns "Destructively Self-Clear," Angrily Denounce Xi Jinping: "May He Die Without a Burial Place"]. Mirror News (in Traditional Chinese). Retrieved 2025-10-05 – via Yahoo! News Taiwan.
- ^ "Breaking News / 3 Nuns Accused of Being Fake Nuns, "Destructive Clarification," Angrily Blast Xi: "May He Die Without a Burial Place"" [Breaking News / 3 Nuns Accused of Being Fake Nuns, "Destructive Clarification," Angrily Blast Xi: "May He Die Without a Burial Place"] (in Traditional Chinese). Formosa TV News network. 2024-12-13. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ Hsu, YiSong (2025-06-30). "China's 2025 May 29th CCP Bloodbath of Buddhism Incident" [China's May 29, 2025 CCP Bloodbath of Buddhist Incident]. Newtalk News (in Traditional Chinese). Retrieved 2025-10-05.
External links
edit- Mount Sumeru Buddhist Kingdom Network (Taiwan)
- @Dishenbuddha
- Teachings of Master Dishen - Volume 1 Understanding Buddhism
- Teachings of Master Dishen - Volume 2
- Teachings of Master Dishen - Volume 3
- Teachings of Master Dishen - Volume 4
- Teachings of Master Dishen - Volume 5
- Teachings of Master Dishen - Volume 6
- Teachings of Master Dishen - Volume 7