The Modern Value of Chinese Philosophy of Buddhism
FANG Li-tian
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Department of Science of Religion, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872
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Published
2002-05-15
2002-07-16
Issue Date
2012-02-24
Abstract
The changes of basic contradictions caused by modernization of contemporary society influence the human fate and the world development. Chinese philosophy of Buddhism may, in a certain aspect, adjust human soul, human relationship and relationship between man and nature, offering a solution absent in mundane polity, economy and law. The practice of philosophy idea of Buddhism in moderating social basic contradiction will definitely help improve human spiritual quality, ease realistic suffering, satisfy human new needs, and promote peaceful coexistence and development of human society.