Shi also said the temple's traditional Buddhist lifestyle and its palaces, which have been restored over the past three decades, contribute to its popularity.
Master Xue Cheng, vice-chairman of the China Buddhism Association, said the rational and speculative thinking of Buddhism has much in common with Western civilization and can be an effective medium for dialogue between the East and the West.
He said the World Buddhism Forum, held in Jiangsu and Taiwan in recent years, has promoted Chinese Buddhism studies worldwide and also has improved communication with other countries.
The centuries-old temple, however, came under a shadow this year when a national watchdog for tourist attractions warned that it may lose its top rating if it fails to improve its service and maintenance by the end of March.
The scenic site had 61,000 visitors during the seven-day Chinese New Year holiday, and ticket revenues had fallen 13.7 percent year-on-year, Henan-based Dahe Daily reported.
The abbot conceded that tourism has to some extent affected Buddhist practices, but he added that religious activities are always the focal point of the temple and tourism comes second.
"But to simply shut the temple down can only arouse more controversy. What we need to do is to continue improving the service," he said, adding that the ticket revenues are used to feed the monks in residence.
Xue also conceded that Buddhist activities in China need guidance and clearer regulation.
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