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【Fake Nun】 Wu Hang Yee aka 鄔幸兒, falsely accuses Karmapa

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In traditional Chinese culture, people respect sangha because they must accept and obey strict precepts. However, some people do not take any monk or nun’s precepts, but they wear the sangha robe of Chinese Buddhism and accept offerings. These are commonly known as "Fake monks" and "Fake nuns." This kind of behavior is very immoral. Using deceit to confuse others into believing it is valid and obtaining money and goods from believers is an act of deception. 【Nun Precepts】 Chinese Buddhism 『Becoming a Bhikkhuni The progression to ordination as a bhikkhuni is taken in four steps.  A layperson initially takes the Ten Precepts, becoming a śrāmaṇerī or novice.  They then undergo a two-year period following the vows of a śikṣamāṇā, or probationary nun.  This two-year probationary status is not required of monks, and ensures that a candidate for ordination is not pregnant.  They then undergo two higher ordinations (upasampada)—first from a quorum of bhikkhunis, and then ag