论佛教与妈祖信仰研究交互的可能性及方法

The Discussion on the Possibility and Method of Research Interaction Between Buddhism and Mazu Belief

妈祖是守护航海、渔业、护佑生命的中国著名海神,具有极高影响力。以立德、行善,救护众生为主的大爱精神是妈祖信仰的首要根基,就信仰文化而言这是一个大标准。而妈祖信仰本身的特色则在于它立基于中国的本土化特色,尤其是与儒释道三家融合后呈现出的诸如表现形式、祭祀风俗、文化特性等方面。试对佛教与妈祖信仰研究交互的可能性及方法方面进行探讨,提出关于历史的大前提和妈祖信仰本身与佛教上的一些异同,并加以例释。

Mazu is a famous goddess in coastal areas of China.She has very positive reputation as the guardian of marine,fisheries and life protection.The spirit of morality,charity and life rescue are primary foundation of Mazu belief.It is also a main standard for a religious culture.Features of Mazu belief is that it bases on Chinese localized characteristics and presents all kinds of formats,sacrifice customs and culture,especially when combining with Confucianism,Buddhism and Taoism.The purpose of this paper is to discuss the possibility and method of research interaction between Buddhism and Mazu belief,determine some similarities and differences among Mazu and Buddhism through historical background and Mazu belief itself.Two examples will be given to further explain.