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The Historic Position of Humanistic Buddhism from the Viewpoint of the Process of Sinicization of Buddhism
作者
Dong Ping
單位職稱
Professor, Zhejiang University
其他名稱
從佛教中國化過程看「人間佛教」的歷史定位
摘要
Buddhism was founded by Śākyamuni Buddha, and is both a religion and a philosophy. As a religion, Buddhism has a unique belief system, organizational structure, and way of embodying belief through practice (including religious services). Compared to other religions, Buddhism has distinctive characteristics. With the exception of Buddhism, religions believe in an almighty god who is the center of their faith and doctrine. This god is the focus of their worship, and the purpose of their faith is salvation from sin. In contrast, Buddhism has an underlying doctrine and practice of “non-self.” This doctrine rejects the existence of any extrinsic god. It also denies the presence of an intrinsic soul. Therefore, the purpose of its belief is not to receive deliverance from sin, but rather to realize liberation from life’s pain and hardship.
引文
Dong Ping,Studies on Humanistic Buddhism I：Foundational Thoughts(Kaohsiung:Fo Guang Cultural Enterprise Co. Ltd,2018)201-208.
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