The Humanistic Approach of Buddha Sakyamuni
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As a senior Buddhist learner , I humbly offer one of my topics of broad-based exploration on a Humanistic Approach of Buddha Sakyamuni
By Humanistic ,we referring to the Historical Buddha without all the miracles He show in the time of birth and throughout His Life.
Advocate of the Humanistic approach have always been my by one of my most admired Ven Tai Hsu and His Disciple Ven Ying Shun
Buddhism have what it takes to be a world religion ,with its essence of finding the root problem of humankind ,a light of the world to shine others clearing the darkness of ignorance . -
Regarding Humanistic Buddhism, although I am not too familiar with Ven Hsing Yun's teachings, but I generally agree with the idea. Because basically buddhism should be applied in our lives. I also agree with the idea of 'bringing pure land to earth'. In fact I think there are much similarities with my master's approach but I am not too sure. Ven Tai Xu emphasized 'Human Vehicle' as expedient means for sentient beings of current age.Originally posted by bohiruci:As a senior Buddhist learner , I humbly offer one of my topics of broad-based exploration on a Humanistic Approach of Buddha Sakyamuni
By Humanistic ,we referring to the Historical Buddha without all the miracles He show in the time of birth and throughout His Life.
Advocate of the Humanistic approach have always been my by one of my most admired Ven Tai Hsu and His Disciple Ven Ying Shun
Buddhism have what it takes to be a world religion ,with its essence of finding the root problem of humankind ,a light of the world to shine others clearing the darkness of ignorance .
Speaking of Ven Tai Hsu, I have read and particularly liked this work of his... http://ccbs.ntu.edu.tw/FULLTEXT/JR-AN/102919.htm#Harmonization
To Renew Buddhism and Save the Modern World
Chapter I: Introduction
Taixu: Admiration and Ire
The Life of Taixu
Taixu's Legacy and Previous Scholarship
A Reexamination and Different Approach
Chapter II: Problems
-Problems with Buddhism
-Problems with the Modern World
Chapter III: Reduction
Chapter IV: Harmonization
-Harmonizing the Modern World with Buddhism
-Harmonizing Buddhism with the Modern World
Chapter V: Application
-Sangha Reform
-Monastic Education
-Lay Societies
-Propaganda
Chapter VI: Analysis
Appendix: Glossary of Romanizations and Chinese Characters
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how come got the Monkey King statue in the temple ard Devonshire?
in front of the SPC station...
i tot monkey king was only a folklore? -
Hmm... next time you cld start a new topic and askOriginally posted by ceecookie:how come got the Monkey King statue in the temple ard Devonshire?
in front of the SPC station...
i tot monkey king was only a folklore?
But anyway monkey king is worshipped by Folk Tradition Taoist, not Buddhist. And yes, monkey god of Journey to the West (a fictionous story) is fictionous. And why is the monkey god worshipped? no idea too... to me, such practices derived from superstitions.from Global Moderator, Henry of E-Sangha forum:
from what i know, Hanuman, the Indian monkey god, is also brought into China thru the Silk Road. however, this monkey god played no significant role in Buddhadharma, just a minor god.
the Japanese NHK expenditure team discovered a small figure of two hugging monkeys in a Buddhist stupa ruin at Khotan (He Tian, Xinjiang province) 20 yrs ago.
as for the cult of Sun Wu Kong in Chinese temple, including Singapore ones, is the same fictional Sun Wu Kong from Xi You Ji. -
Venerable Yin Shun ,passed away at the age of 101 on august this year
He is the later advocate and continuation of Ven taixu humanistic approach of Buddhism
http://www.purifymind.com/Writing.htm -
Ven Yin Shun.. I heard of him.. he was a great master.Originally posted by bohiruci:Venerable Yin Shun ,passed away at the age of 101 on august this year
He is the later advocate and continuation of Ven taixu humanistic approach of Buddhism
http://www.purifymind.com/Writing.htm
Yes... I think Ven Tai Xu approach is most suitable for our current age.