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T'zi Hsu, Master (1899-1947) and Ta Hsing, Master (1900-1952) were early reformers of modern Chinese Buddhism and proponent of humanistic Buddhism.
In Chinese history, many Buddhist monks did not keep themselves confined to monasteries to conduct rituals and they came out to serve human beings. Great monk Fotuchen took risks in attempt to soften Cruelty of rulers. T'an Yao built and stocked a granary to help people in times of famine. Asvaghosa (100-160) and Siladitya (7th Century) Composed dances and worte Buddhist poems and plays. We find beautiful descriptions of Buddha in the Sutra.
From the very early years, we can find practical application of humanistic Buddhism reflected in way of life, customs, culture and tradition of people although the term 'humanistic' and Nuns and lay Buddhists revered Buddhism by developing and introducing rites and rituals, traditions and festivals in their communities. To make Buddhism alive and lively, they took humanistic approach by creating Buddhist art and architectures, Buddhist dances, musical core etc.
All such prevalent activities of Buddhist people have added flavors in Buddhist practices which made Buddhism 'Living Buddhism' with humanistic touch.
In Chinese history, many Buddhist monks did not keep themselves confined to monasteries to conduct rituals and they came out to serve human beings. Great monk Fotuchen took risks in attempt to soften Cruelty of rulers. T'an Yao built and stocked a granary to help people in times of famine. Asvaghosa (100-160) and Siladitya (7th Century) Composed dances and worte Buddhist poems and plays. We find beautiful descriptions of Buddha in the Sutra.
From the very early years, we can find practical application of humanistic Buddhism reflected in way of life, customs, culture and tradition of people although the term 'humanistic' and Nuns and lay Buddhists revered Buddhism by developing and introducing rites and rituals, traditions and festivals in their communities. To make Buddhism alive and lively, they took humanistic approach by creating Buddhist art and architectures, Buddhist dances, musical core etc.
All such prevalent activities of Buddhist people have added flavors in Buddhist practices which made Buddhism 'Living Buddhism' with humanistic touch.
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