Extraordinary Words 22｜Can Sacred Objects Become a Business? Tradition, Commerce, and Dharma

Does selling sacred items destroy karma, or keep the Dharma alive? In this talk, Khenpo explores the ethics of trading Buddhist statues and texts today.
What you will discover:
① Traditional views on the negative karma of trading Dharma.
② Why entering the market is vital for Buddhism's survival.
③ The line between squandering Dharma wealth and honest living.
④ How producing and selling statues brings widespread blessings.

👇 Jump to the chapters below!

00:00:00 The traditional view: the faults of selling sacred items
00:01:45 Why earning money from scriptures requires extreme caution
00:03:08 A modern shift: why sacred items must enter the market to survive
00:06:01 Balancing the fear of negative karma with practical accessibility
00:09:47 The Mahayana view: the benefits of widespread Dharma
00:12:06 Squandering Dharma wealth vs. supporting craftsmen to create statues

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