Bhikkhu Buddhadasy demitologizacja buddyzmu
Bhikkhu Buddhadasa’s Demythologization of Buddhism
Author(s): Jacek SieradzanSubject(s): Psychology, Sociology, Theology and Religion, Religion and science , Sociology of Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: Buddhism; Theravada; demythologization; nibbana; science
Summary/Abstract: The article discuss life and activity of Thai Buddhist monk Bhikkhu Buddhadasa. It presents his views that criticized the traditional understanding of Theravada Buddhism. At the root of his perspective one can distinguish the crisis of Buddhist sangha, the development of modern science and his knowledge of books from other Buddhist and non-Buddhist traditions. Buddhadasa’s demythologization of Buddhism means a rejection of rituals and ceremonies, refutation of studies of Buddha’s written teachings, replacement of traditional scholastics with his own exegesis, rejection of hierarchy in sangha, and recognition of the equality of all religions. His approach in identifying religions, psychology and empirical science is superficial and cannot be defended.
Journal: The Polish Journal of the Arts and Culture. New Series
- Issue Year: 16/2022
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 87-100
- Page Count: 14
- Language: Polish