Releasing Rice Into the River? Residents of Dandong Release Rice Into the River, Sparking Controversy. the Buddhist Association of China States: This Is Inconsistent with Buddhist Doctrine and a Waste of Resources.

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Newtalk News: A controversial act of "releasing animals" recently occurred in Dandong City, Liaoning Province, China. On the 8th, some people brought several bags of rice to the riverbank, knelt down to pray, and then poured the rice into the river. The footage circulated online and attracted public attention. In response, local police stated that the act may have been a "votive" release activity and, after investigation, did not constitute a vi…