《红楼梦》中的民众佛教信仰

Buddhist Belief among Common People in A Dream of Red Mansions

在清朝统治者对佛教利用和限制政策下,《红楼梦》反映出清代民众佛教的普遍流行的状态。民众佛教中的观音信仰和净土信仰在《红楼梦》中有详尽的描述,表明社会各阶层对简易直接的"他力救济"的渴求。

When Buddhism was used and restricted by the rulers of the Qing Dynasty, A Dream of Red Mansions reflects the prevalence of Buddhism among common people in that period. Detailed description of beliefs in Guanyin and Pure Land among common people can be seen in the novel, which indicates the eagerness of people of all ranks for ＂help from other forces＂.