Explore the global and local dimensions of Buddhism’s history
The South Putuo Monastery in Xiamen, Southern Fujian, stands as a venerable testament to the rich tapestry of Buddhism’s history, with roots reaching back over a millennium.
Its significance extends beyond temporal boundaries, playing a pivotal role in the twentieth-century modernization of Buddhism.
The establishment of the Buddhist College of Minnan by the monastery marked a pioneering effort in reforming monastic systems and advancing higher Buddhist education.
This institution, affiliated with luminaries like Master Taixu, became a witness to the transformative journey of Chinese Buddhism during the Republican era.
Embodying a fusion of local and global influences, the South Putuo Monastery and its Buddhist College of Minnan exemplify the dual nature of Buddhism.
This amalgamation is set to take center stage in an upcoming symposium scheduled for August 2024.
Jointly sponsored by the South Putuo Monastery and the Research Center for Buddhist Texts and Art at Peking University, administered by the FROGBEAR Project at UBC, and hosted by the Buddhist College of Minnan, the event aims to explore the global and local dimensions of Buddhism’s history.
