Temples have always played an important role in China's long history. They are not only centers of faith, but also carriers of culture and traditions. Nowadays, with the development of society and the aging of the population, many temples have also begun to assume new social responsibilities. Among them, Jixiang Temple in Zhentou Village, Langkou Town, Shaxian County, Fujian Province, has attracted everyone's attention with its unique nursing home model.
Kichijoji Nursing Home, as the name suggests, is a special institution that combines a temple with a nursing home. Here, hundreds of helpless old people have settled down and lived a peaceful life. Unlike traditional nursing homes, the best feature of Kichijoji Nursing Home is its all-free admission policy. The food, housing, transportation, and even medical care and nursing care of the elderly here are all free of charge, which undoubtedly reduces the burden on many elderly families with financial difficulties.
However, there is no such thing as a free lunch. Although the facilities of Kichijoji Nursing Home are complete and the service is considerate, it is not unconditional to move in. There are two basic requirements that seniors need to meet to be eligible to move in. First of all, you must be within the prescribed age and be able to take care of yourself. This is to ensure that the elderly can live a normal life in the monastery without burdening others. Secondly, the elderly need to believe in Buddhism. As a Buddhist temple, Kichijoji hopes to provide a place of spiritual sustenance for the elderly who believe in Buddhism.
After these two conditions are met, the elderly can spend their old age in Kichijoji nursing home with peace of mind. The beautiful environment here, backed by green mountains and gurgling water, provides a good place for the elderly to get away from the hustle and bustle. In addition, the monastery also provides a variety of recreational activities for the elderly, such as chanting, meditation, calligraphy, etc., so that they can feel the joy of life while cultivating their self-cultivation.
The founders of Kichijoji Nursing Home know that for many elderly people who are helpless, a warm home is more important than anything else. Therefore, they not only provide material support, but also pay more attention to the spiritual needs of the elderly. Here, the old people care for each other and take care of each other, forming a warm family. The camaraderie and affection between them fills the entire nursing home with warmth and love.
In addition, Kichijoji monks and volunteers are actively involved in the daily operation of the nursing home. They provide the necessary help and services to the elderly to ensure their quality of life and health. These monks and volunteers practiced the Buddhist spirit of compassion with their own practical actions, and also provided a safe home for the elderly.
The successful practice of Kichijoji Nursing Home has attracted wide attention and praise from the society. Many people say that this model of combining temples with nursing homes offers new ideas for solving social problems. It not only provides a free place for the elderly who are in financial difficulty, but also provides them with an opportunity to cultivate their self-cultivation.
However, Kichijoji nursing homes also face some challenges and problems. For example, as the population ages, more and more elderly people need to live in nursing homes. To meet this demand, Kichijoji needed to further expand and improve its facilities. In addition, how to attract more volunteers to join is also a big problem. After all, the power of temples alone is limited and requires the joint participation and support of society.
Despite this, the founders of Kichijoji Nursing Home remain confident. They firmly believe that the Buddhist philosophy and the spirit of compassion can lead them to overcome all difficulties. They hope that through their own efforts and dedication, they can provide a warm home for more elderly people.
In short, Kichijoji Nursing Home is the first "temple nursing home" in China, which provides a new idea and model for solving the problem of social aging. Although there are still some challenges and problems, its successful practice proves that the combination of temples and nursing homes is feasible. I hope that more temples will be able to join this line in the future and make greater contributions to society! List of high-quality authors