Reflections on the Dialogue between Chinese Buddhism and Christianity in the Context of Modernization (1949-2000)

Xiaowei Zhou

doi:10.62177/apbs.v1i1.1291

Authors

Xiaowei Zhou Jiujiang University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62177/apbs.v1i1.1291

Keywords:

Chinese Modernity, Buddhism, Christianity, Religious Dialogue, Buddhist-Christian Dialogue

Abstract

This paper examines the interactions between Chinese Buddhism and Christianity through the lens of Chinese modernity as a dialogical framework. It argues that these dialogues unfold across various platforms, primarily through the opposition to secularism and the promotion of social harmony. Spanning the period from 1949 to 2000, the study divides this interaction into four distinct phases: the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s–1980s, and 1990s. By analyzing the nature of Buddhist-Christian engagement in each period, this research reflects on the challenges and opportunities shaping their dialogue within the specific context of Chinese modernity.

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