保羅‧卡魯斯=Paul Carus; 鈴木大拙=Suzuki Daisetsu; 日本佛教=Japanese Buddhism; 現代化=Modernization; 明治時期=Meiji Period
摘要
This article examines the exchange between Paul Carus and Japanese Buddhist priests as well as with other individuals. Th eir encounter occurred during the Meiji Period, when Japan underwent a rapid modernization and Westernization. During this time, Buddhists were challenged by critics from within the country as well as by Christian missionaries. Hence, they welcomed support by Westerners who were sympathetic to Buddhism. In such a situation, Paul Carus began to play a signifi cant role unintentionally in attempts by Japanese Buddhists to cope with these challenges of modernization and Westernization. In this process, not only were books by Carus translated and published in Japan, but also vice versa, Carus published Japanese Buddhist works, such as those written by Suzuki Daisetsu, in translations available to the West.
目次
Introduction 171 The Establishment of Modern Higher Education in Japan and the Beginning of Sanskrit Studies 172 Young Carus Before Leaving for America 174 The World's Parliament of Religions in 1893 and the Exchange between Ceylonese and Japanese Buddhists 176 Carus and Hasegawa's Crepe Paper Books Carus, Shaku Soen and Suzuki Daisetsu 179 conclusion 182
