第三代現代新儒家對印順學的態度——以蔡仁厚、劉述先、杜維明為線索之考察=Third-generation Contemporary New Confucianism Attitude Towards the Yin Shun School: Studies on Tsai Jen-hou, Liu Shu-hsien, and Tu Wei-ming
Contemporary New Confucianism spanned from the late Qing and early Minguo Dynasties to the 1950s. At present, representatives of three generations have developed the spirit of New Confucianism in modern history. This study adopts a textual analysis to discuss the standpoints of the Yin Shun School of the third-generation contemporary New Confucianists Tsai Jen-hou, Liu Shu-hsien, and Tu Wei-ming. I find that the said third-generation contemporary New Confucianists differ from Hsiung Shih-li of the first generation and Mo Tsung-san of the second generation, both of whom have fierce debates with Master Yin Shun. They do not engage in the debate between Buddhism and Confucianism. Tsai Jen-hou admits that Buddhism has its wisdom that will mutually support and benefit Confucianism and Taoism. In his publications, Tsai cites the results of Master Yin Shun's Buddhist research many times, particularly The History of Chinese Philosophy, including citations from Yin Sun School as arguments for or proof. During that time, Liu Shu-hsien considers it difficult to draw a conclusion on the debate between Hsiung Shih-li and Master Yin Shun as they held different opinions. However, Liu approves of Master Yin Shun's adoption of "The Nature of Emptiness and Dependent Origination" in discussion in related academic publications. Meanwhile, Tu Wei-ming admires Master Yin Shun and had even had the honor to visit him personally at his residence. Tu believes Master Yin Shun's views on Humanistic Buddhism are a great contribution and an important contemporary cultural resource for Taiwan. Furthermore, that its translation into English will expand its international influence.
