In the digital age, the rapid development of advanced technology creates the challenge of complicated changes in life styles, values, behaviors, and work ethics. Because of the fast pace of life and demands of multi-tasking, people are confronted with greater uncertainty. Should the education system be reformed or remain unchanged? During this new era, what is the place of Buddhist thought and practice in the classroom? Can it make any contribution or be integrated with educational curricula?
In this paper, I will view the purpose, meaning, method, function, system, organization, and features of Buddhism, concluding with the idea that since its origins, Buddhism has been a system of education, characterized by the systematic teachings of the Buddha.
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Introduction 284 The Educational Meaning of Buddhism 284 The Educational Purpose of Buddhism 285 The Educational Method of Buddhism 289 The Educational Function of Buddhism 290 The Educational System of Buddhism 290 The Educational Organization of Buddhism 291 Conclusion 292