With regard to this phenomenon, Master Sheng-yen believes that a Buddhist need not necessarily become a monk or nun to achieve enlightenment; practicing and studying at home may prove equally effective.
針對這個現象，聖嚴法師認為，學佛不一定要出家，只要發下菩提心（願心）學佛，出家或在家修行，同樣能功德圓滿。