回顧與前瞻馬來西亞佛教：第一屆馬來西亞佛教國際研討會論文集=Retrospective and Perspective of Malaysian Buddhism: Proceeding of the 1st International Conference on Malaysian Buddhism
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia [八打靈再也, 雪蘭莪州, 馬來西亞]
資料類型
會議論文=Proceeding Article
使用語言
英文=English
摘要
This paper begins with a description on how Malaysian Buddhism is being globalized by the entry of several foreign based Buddhist organizations into Malaysia. It is observed that this scenario has brought about a greater awakening of Buddhism in Malaysia. On the other hand, there are some negative effects but fortunately these are well managed. The later part of this paper discusses how economic globalization has also brought about cultural imperialism and alienation of humanity. It is noted that cultural imperialism and alienation of humanity have created a negative impact on the development of Malaysian Buddhism. The paper ends by summarising the challenges posed by globalization into four, i.e. marginalization of practice, McDonaldization of enlightenment, commercialization of temples and alienation of monks.
Introduction 85 Being Globalized 86 Globalizing 90 Cultural Imperialism 91 Alienation of Humanity 94 The Challenges 96 Alienation? Paradigm? 98 Appendix A 99
