A fight broke out between monks at a supposedly tranquil Buddhist sanctuary, leading to one arrest!
Hong Kong police received a report at 9:40 am on Saturday (14th), indicating that two monks were fighting at Chuk Lam Monastery on Fu Yung Shan Road, Tsuen Wan. Upon arrival and investigation, officers initially believed that no weapons were involved. One monk was sent by ambulance to Yan Chai Hospital for treatment, while the other was taken away in a police car. The case has been classified as assault causing injury, and police are currently investigating.
According to sources at the scene, the two had a dispute over queuing, which escalated into physical contact. One reported injuries and the other was arrested for assault. In an interview, the assaulted monk said that the assailant had a prior record of violence and stated plainly that he would not reconcile with him. Today being the last day of the monastery’s Dharma assembly, he admitted: "There will definitely be some impact (on the assembly)."
Speaking to HK01 from the hospital, the injured monk claimed that the arrested monk had a history of violence, and found it difficult to understand the reason for his attack: "He can use any excuse to hit someone. Whether your voice is loud or soft, or if you walk fast or slow, any reason will do."
The injured monk added that he is a permanent resident of Chuk Lam Monastery, while the other was only temporarily brought in to help during the Dharma assembly. Normally, the two have little interaction. As for the trigger behind the incident, he refused to comment further but emphasized that assault is illegal, saying: "He asked me for a reconciliation, but I will not reconcile with him."
Since Chuk Lam Monastery held a Dharma assembly from March 8 to 14, today is the last day, but a monk has been attacked and another arrested. He frankly said: "There will certainly be some impact."