To desecrate or defile something sacred or beautiful; to besmirch a venerable object or person.
将经典著作随意涂改，简直是佛头著粪，是对文化的极大不敬。
Arbitrarily altering classic literary works is akin to defiling a sacred image, showing immense disrespect for culture.
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During the Tang Dynasty, in the reign of Emperor Muzong, a scholar named Cui Qun visited Dong Temple in Hunan. He noticed birds defecating on the heads of the Buddha statues.
Dismayed, he remarked to the abbot that the birds lacked Buddha-nature and were showing great disrespect to the Buddha.
The abbot calmly responded, 'Birds do possess Buddha-nature. They choose to relieve themselves on the Buddha's head precisely because Buddha-nature is benevolent and tolerant of all beings, never taking offense at external matters. Even these birds understand this profound compassion.'
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