Contemporary Buddhism

Author: Yang Zengwen, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 1997-05-01
Features: This book uses history as the longitude and facts as the latitude, systematically introducing the Buddhism of various countries in the contemporary world by nationality. It covers aspects such as history, doctrine, organization, figures, sacred sites, and academic research. Some of the content is rarely introduced domestically, such as Buddhist nationalism, Buddhist socialism, Buddhist reform trends, emerging religions within the Buddhist system, and modern cultural exchanges between Chinese and foreign Buddhism. These topics are examined and elaborated in a systematic and objective manner, allowing readers to understand the process of Buddhist development in the decades following the war. To ensure the completeness of Buddhist history, this book includes a chapter titled "An Overview of Buddhism" at the beginning, providing a concise introduction to the origins and development of Buddhism, as well as its fundamental doctrines. The purpose is to help readers gain a comprehensive understanding of Buddhism in various countries.