Humanistic or Modern Buddhism? Rethinking of the Modernization of Chinese Buddhism in Malaysia
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Humanistic Buddhism, , Modernization of Chinese Buddhism, Chinese Buddhism in Malaysia, pluralistic societyAbstract
Humanistic Buddhism was originated in China in the 20th century. It is a form of self-innovation of traditional Chinese Buddhism in the face of new social situations. The Chinese Buddhism in Malaysia were a spreading type of Buddhism, which is the developed form for overseas spread of Chinese Buddhism. In fact, Chinese Buddhism faced different social patterns in the original Chinese and Malaysian societies. How does Chinese Buddhism evolve from traditional Buddhism to humanistic Buddhism in the new society of Malaysia with diverse ethnic groups and religions? This research comprehensively discusses the modernization process of Chinese Buddhism, and then start a new stage of Humanistic Buddhism in Malaysia, especially in West Cost of Malay Peninsula. Firstly, it is expected to discuss about “what is Humanistic Buddhism”, and then follow by “Why do transform into Humanistic Buddhism” in Malaysian society. Finally, based on the existing observations, to sort out the phenomenon of contemporary Buddhist practice of “how many types of Humanistic Buddhism” in Malaysian.
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