ddee3b7c-07d1-11ed-87ba-c9de5a43d6bf /publications/.content/item/item_123456789_417.xml Humanistic Buddhism: Plurality and Humanism in Buddhism in the Context of a Buddho-Christian Comparison

One of the unique characteristics of Buddhism is its plurality, which can be seen in its objects of faith, scriptures (or teaching methods), and practices. The fundamental reason for this plurality is in its religious perspective of “humanism,” which is demonstrated in the Buddha teaching the Dharma in different ways to different people. Completely grounded in the human as an individual, teachings are given in response to the individual’s capacity, and medicine is prescribed according to the ailment of the individual patient.