The Study Of Buddhist Temples In Wuhan During The Period Of The Republic Of China(1912-1938)

Wuhan is one of the most important regions in the development of Buddhism Chinese,Wuhan area of the development of Buddhism after the Wei and Jin Dynasties,the Sui and Tang Dynasties prosperity,the song came forward,as the development trend of Chinese Buddhism as the Ming and Qing Dynasties,set foot on the road you sink.Especially in the late Qing Dynasty on the occasion,Wuhan war,social unrest,people displaced.The western missionaries actively carried out the missionary activities under the cover of the ship,and the social and religious relations were more complicated.In such a social environment,Buddhism is facing great challenges.These challenges not only from the pressure of the government,such as the promotion of education;also the pressure from society,such as the impact on the spread of democracy science Buddhist temple;a series of problems and defects of the Buddhist temple.After entering the Republic of China,how to adapt itself to the Buddhist temple is the key problem to deal with the challenge.As an important base in Wuhan city of the revival of Buddhism in the period of the Republic of China,to master Tai has made enormous efforts to revitalize the lion sound in the led by reformist monks.The result is the Wuchang Buddhist Institute was founded in the form of Buddhist Taixu cultivate monks,is expected to reach the purpose of sound vibration lion roar.Of course,to Master Taixu led by Wuchang Buddhist Institute has brought new vitality to Buddhism in Wuhan,but still can not reflect all aspects of development of Buddhism in Wuhan in the period of the Republic of china.On the basis of previous studies,this paper tries to show how the Buddhist temples in Wuhan developed during the period of the Republic of China.This article is divided into four chapters.In the first chapter,through the combing of the number and distribution of Buddhist temples in Wuhan during the Republic of China,the inventory of temple property and the evolution of temple sects,it can be seen that the religious power of Buddhism in Wuhan is strong,and the relationship between Buddhism and society is complicated.The second chapter through the Buddhist temple changes the reason to sort out:On the one hand is the Buddhist temple itself ills;On the other hand,from the outside world,the prosperity of Buddhism in modem times and even in the Republic of China has a very close relationship with the prosperity of business in Wuhan.Wuhan area in different periods by the soldiers of the victims,the economic changes in Buddhism fluctuated greatly,from the historical show of the face of view,Wuhan three towns of the Buddhist temple jungle in addition to GuiyUan Temple,Po Tong Temple and Gude Temple there are some stability Of the temple,the other jungle economy is difficult to maintain the normal temple life,therefore,the Buddhist temple life by the social impact of serious.The third chapter is the main content of the Buddhist monks in Wuhan area to revive the reform of Buddhist temples.Sangha education and the promotion of Buddhism is an important part of the innovation of the Buddhist temple itself,such as the establishment of the Hankou Nine Lotus Temple Kao Yan School and the continuation of the nine-temple monk school,the establishment of the lotus Temple Temple University and the female bodhi fine homes And so on,although these Sangha education achievements are limited,but that is the response to changes in the times,but also the Buddhist temples in Wuhan area to promote the efforts of fine music.Through the combing of the Sangha education in Wuhan,it can be seen that the Sangha education in Wuhan is intrinsically linked with the Sangha education in other parts of the country,and also highlights its uniqueness.For example,Hankou nine lotus temple founded by the University of Kegon belongs to the moon Xia master of a pulse,Lianxi Temple Huayan University is also true.Yue Xia Master and Master Song in the Wuhan area of Hongfa mission efforts to a certain extent,awakened the descendants of monks and religious people.The renaissance of Buddhism is another event of Buddhism in Wuhan,and the Wuchang Po Tong Temple became the ancestor of the renaissance.In addition to the moon and loose,there are many monks Dade in the Wuhan area to teach the story,such as too virtual master,to the sea Master,Boya Master and so on.The main content of the fourth chapter is the relationship between Buddhism and society in Wuhan.Wuhan Buddhist temple as an important part of Wuhan local society,not only with the local government is closely related to the community at the same time have an important impact.From different periods of Wuhan local governlent on the concept of Buddhist temple policy,to see the contradictions before and after.This not only reflects the political turmoil,but also reflects the development of Buddhism highlights the different issues.Buddhism to revitalize not only based on their own,but also a healthy attitude into the social life,therefore,Buddhism more positive attitude to participate in social relief and Buddhist activities.These are Buddhists to show their new face to society.Through the development of Buddhist temples in Wuhan,the reasons for the changes,but also highlights its impact on the community,the Buddhist temple in the Republic of China multi-faceted phenomenon show.