佛教慈善内涵的类型分析

Analysis of the Type of Buddhist Charity Connotation

佛教慈善可分为内在性、外在性和超在性三种类型,彼此密切关联、互动循环,从而区别于世俗社会的慈善内容。佛教所具有的各种慈善理念是内在型慈善,由之引发的各种社会实践是外在性慈善,其活动带有强烈的宗教色彩,既是宗教事实也是社会事实。从思想、行动、政策等不同方面对佛教慈善进行复合分析,才能充分理解其内涵与功能。

Buddhist charities can be divided into three types, namely intrinsic, extrinsic and super types, which are interrelated, interactive and rotative, thus make Buddhist charities differ from the charity in secular so- ciety. The various Buddhist charity philosophies are intrinsic, which bring about a variety of social practices. And these practices belong to extrinsic charities that have strong religious overtones, which is religious and also social fact. Analysis of Buddhist charities from thoughts, actions, policies and other aspects can deepen people＇s under- standing of their connotation and function.