ChineseBuddhsim解析.ppt

Chinese Buddhsim 中国佛教 The origin of Buddhism Buddhism began in ancient India. Buddhism, in a general sense, is a religion with its canonical literature, rites, customs, Sangha Order (congregational organization) etc.; more specifically, it is the Buddha’s teachings, and with this specific meaning it should be the Buddha Dhamma. The founder was Siddhartha Gautama. As he belonged to the Sakya clan, people also called him Sakyamuni, meaning a sage of the Sakyas. Buddhism began as an offspring of Hinduism in the country of India. The founder was Siddhartha Gautama. The History and Development of Buddhism in China Buddhism is the most important religion in China. Buddhism was introduced from India into China through the Silk Road in 6th Century AD. One of the Hen Emperors sent a mission to the west of China and brought back the scriptures (经文), Indian monks (僧侣) and the images of Buddha. Since then Chinese translation was made available and the further exchange of scholars among China, India and other Asian countries brought about the rapid development of Buddhism in China. Buddhist monasteries (修道院) and temples were built to promote the Buddhism and some of the Emperors were also the followers of Buddhism. Buddhism, just like Confucianism (儒教) and Taoism (道教), guides people to behave, to be honest and responsible. It promotes harmony and peaceful mind, sharing and compassion. Buddhists never force people into their belief. Buddhism emphasizes in awakening of mind. Through learning, one will develop intellectual capacity to the fullest so as to understand, to love and be kind to other beings. Introduction Chinese Buddhsim includes Han Chinese Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, and Theravada Buddhism. Han Chinese Buddhism and Tibetan Buddhism belong to the Mahayana form of Buddhism, transmitted from India towards to the north. Theravada Buddhism spread south from India to Sri Lanka and South East Asia, and then to the area of the Dai ethnic group in Yunnan. 中国佛教包括汉传佛