Buddhism in Daily Life - Selected Writings from Seikado

Author: Lin Kezhi
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Since the beginning of the 21st century, technology has advanced by leaps and bounds, and society has been moving forward at full speed. To address whether Buddhism can harmonize with social development, this collection compiles the author's latest research findings, demonstrating that Buddhism is a religion capable of keeping pace with the times. Regardless of how society evolves, it can continue to contribute to its ongoing development. The included works are: "Buddhist Education Aligned with Modern Educational Concepts," "The Pure Land Thought Is Not Passive," "The Tendai Repentance Ceremony and Social Harmonious Development," "Zen and Physical and Mental Health from the Perspective of Modern Medicine," "Buddhist Vegetarianism Being Recognized by People," "Buddhist Landscapes and the Economic Development of Tourism," "Master Yuan Ying's 'Three Prayers' and Seizing the Moment," "The Pure Land School and Ultimate Concern," "Establishing a Society for Reciting the Name of Amida Buddha, a Teacher for All Ages," "Buddhist Practice and the Path to Virtue," "Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva as Our Role Model," "The Enlightenment of Mahakasyapa for Us," "Master Lianchi and Yunqi Temple," "Master Benyi's Meritorious Connection with Mount Jiuhua," "Master Shaoqi's Zen Practice of Reciting the Name of Amida Buddha and Its Influence on Later Generations," and more than twenty other essays, which can be seen as the crystallization of the author's decades of learning and researching Buddhism. The collection explains that Buddhism can fully harmonize with social development: the practice of Buddhist followers will not hinder social progress; their participation in production, construction, and various beneficial social work and activities can be seen as doing good for society and practicing virtue, which in turn will not hinder religious practice. Buddhist followers, especially lay practitioners at home, can participate in social activities while practicing Buddhism, which is a win-win situation. This book is worth reading for readers with or without Buddhist faith.