Can a plaque be hung at Faxi Temple in Hangzhou?

As a Buddhist temple, Hangzhou Faxi Temple needs to consider many factors whether it can hang a plaque.

First of all, whether the plaque complies with laws and regulations is a factor that must be considered. According to Article 16 of the "Regulations on Religious Affairs", religious activity venues are not allowed to post banners, slogans, signboards and other promotional materials. Therefore, whether the plaque complies with laws and regulations needs to be carefully considered.

Secondly, whether the hanging plaque complies with the traditional norms of Buddhist temples is also a factor that needs to be considered. Buddhist temples generally do not hang plaques because Buddhism emphasizes "emptiness" and "nothingness" and does not pursue material wealth, and there is no need to hang plaques for publicity.

However, in modern society, Buddhist temples also need a certain amount of publicity to attract more believers and tourists to visit and participate in Buddhist activities. Therefore, some Buddhist temples will also make certain innovations in publicity, such as through social media, websites, etc.

In short, as to the question of whether Hangzhou Faxi Temple can hang a plaque, it is necessary to balance laws and regulations, traditional norms and the actual situation of modern society, comprehensively consider it, and make a reasonable decision.