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The Chinese Buddhist monk Taixu (1890–1947) was an activist and reformer whose legacy helped shape modern Buddhism in Asia and across the world. The short teachings below—which are from “The Great Reformer: Taixu” by Justin Ritzinger in Buddhist Masters of Modern China, a recent volume edited by Benjamin Brose—offer a glimpse into Taixu’s style of adapting traditional Buddhist ideas and practices to meet the evolving needs of society.
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In his writing and teaching, Taixu consistently emphasized that Buddhist practices should be applied in everyday life, as this would lead to individual and collective w...
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