Deeply influenced by the patriarchal society, “male superiority" has long existed in Taiwan Buddhism. Nowadays, with the rising of the awareness of "Gender Equality”, gender issues have gradually been paid attention to. “Gender Equality” is the generation of the times. This study attempted to use the theoretical foundation of Jungian Analytical Psychology to review extant literatures, investigate and interpret Taiwan Buddhism, and further prove that any gender bias and behavioral deviation is against the Buddhism doctrine of “Sentient Beings Equality”. This study expected to break through the traditional boundary of “male superiority” and develop a solution to promote gender harmony in the current society. In this study, documentation analysis, historical research method, and gender taxonomy in anthropology were adopted. This study was composed of 5 chapters, briefly summarized as below: I. In the theoretic dimension, based on the archetype of sex, namely Anima and Animus, proposed by Carl Jung, this chapter interpret that Gender Equality is the accurate direction for the development of gender harmony. In the practical phase , by conveying the meaning of “Gender Equality” of the times, this study attempted to arouse the reflection of Buddhism so as to maintain its connection to the times. II. In the promotion of doctrines, mahāyāna & hīnayāna have respective evolutions of the concept of woman. The Buddhist perspective and attitude for women originally described women as a blocking embodiment of sexual desire, and later conceived women as actualized bodhisattva, capable of preaching doctrines. In addition to the changes in the Buddhist perspective of the concept of woman, this chapter also touched upon how to develop Gender Equality in Taiwan Buddhism. III. In view of the spiritual activity, this study surrounded the issue of “sex” to extend the discussion on “gender” and seek unity between the contradictory Anima and Animus to shape the ambiance of Gender Equality. Simply put, this chapter discoursed on the analytic psychology of Gender Equality based on Carl Jung’s thinking. IV. This chapter attempted to probe into the causes of gender discrimination. First of all, this study provided a brief analysis of the gender inequality model. It explained that autonomy is the new focus in the trilogy of Women Studies and formed the prelude of Gender Equality. Later, the effect of Mysterious Conjunctions derived from Anima and Animus by Carl Jung was examined. Finally, it was suggested that in face of the development of the times, it is necessary for Taiwan Buddhism to pay attention to the coming era of Gender Equality and also implement “Gender Equality” for an ecological balance in Buddhism. V. The research achievement: (1) To declare publicly the significant meaning of "Gender Equality” in this times for the society of Buddhism; (2) to arouse the reflection of Buddhism; and (3) to assist in the implemen
