试析太虚“人生佛教”理论的禅宗渊源

On the Zen Buddhism Origin of Master Tai Xu's Theory of"Humanistic Buddhism"

作为中国近代佛教改革运动的中流砥柱,太虚大师的人生佛教理论对于促成佛教的现代转化具有重要意义。这一理论的重要来源和基础之一即是他体证的禅宗思想,其内核是指中国佛教重视证悟的修学传统,而其具体落实则必须践行大乘佛法的菩萨行。建设现代佛教必以此为基础和本位,并融会诸种教门的殊胜之处。

As one of the most important and eminent monks in modern China,Master Tai Xus theory of Humanistic Buddhism played a significant role in the modern transformation of ancient Buddhism.One of the most important sources of this theory is the Zen Buddhism.The core of Tai Xus theory is the Chinese Buddhist practical tradition which focuses on the realization of self,and its specific implements relate to the fulfillment of the Boddhisattvacita of Mahayana Buddhism.Thus,the contemporary reconstruction of Buddhism should be based on this foundation and standard,and should combine every special meritofthevariousZensects.