20th Century Chinese Buddhism

Author: Deng Zimei Chen Bing
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Publish Date: 2000-11-01
Features: This book, from the perspective of revitalizing China and promoting the construction of two civilizations, reflects on cultural introspection and reconstruction. With an objective and calm attitude and scientific methods, it provides a rational summary of the century-long journey of Buddhism, outlining the rise and fall of Buddhism in the context of cultural conflicts and integration between the East and the West, as well as during rapid social revolutions. It summarizes both the positive and negative experiences of the propagation of Buddhism, evaluates its role and value in social life, exposes its existing problems, and explores its future direction.