白聖法師與馬華佛教：開啟臺馬漢傳佛教邁向全球化

謄顧當代，臺灣漢傳佛教在國際舞台逐漸展現光芒；這可歸功於幾位具有克里斯瑪（charisma）的佛教界的高僧大德，白聖法師即是漢傳佛教重要的人物之一。他領導臺灣佛教向外拓展，打拚國際空間，為後來的臺灣佛教走向全球化發展奠下良好基礎。他以大無畏精神，秉承前賢遺志，肩負繼往開來的重任，自1963年組成中華民國佛教訪問團到馬來西亞訪問，之後接任極樂寺方丈要職；進而整修極樂寺；助創馬來西亞佛學院，辦傳戒會，培育僧才等。數十年來，致力於漢傳佛教弘法事業，領導群眾，維護僧團，整頓教制，不遺餘力。因此，本文將把焦點放在白聖法師在馬華社會推動弘法利生之佛教事業為主軸；進而探討其是否影響馬臺佛教聯誼，乃至於促進後期留臺學僧前往臺灣深造的主要因素。

關鍵字

白聖法師；馬華佛教；極樂寺；馬來西亞佛學院

並列摘要

Reflecting on the current state of Chinese Buddhism in Taiwan, we see that it has gradually shine on the international arena; this can be attributed to several eminent monks who have demonstrated charisma in Buddhist circles. Venerable Bai Sheng is one such person and is now one of the most important figures in Chinese Buddhism. He has led the export and expansion of Taiwanese Buddhism and fought to create an international space for the tradition, while in the process establishing a solid foundation for its subsequent globalization and development. With dauntless spirit, adhering to the legacy of his predecessors, he has shouldered the heavy responsibility of carrying the tradition into the future. Since 1963, when he formed the Republic of China Buddhist Delegation to visit Malaysia, he has held an important position as the abbot of the Kek Lok Si Temple. Thereafter, he led renovations at that temple, assisted in the creation of the Malaysian Buddhist Institute, managed Buddhist initiation ceremonies, and cultivated a new generation of monks. For decades, he has devoted himself to promoting the cause of Chinese Buddhism , leading the masses, maintaining the Buddhist monastic order, and rectifying the teaching system-in all these undertakings, he has spared no effort. Therefore, this article will focus on Venerable Bai Sheng's Buddhist career in Malaysian Chinese society and his efforts to promote and carry forward Buddhist teachings there. In addition, the article explores whether his efforts have impacted Buddhist ties between Malaysia and Taiwan, and even whether such efforts might later serve as the principle factor in spurring individuals to move to Taiwan to become monks and pursue deeper Buddhist studies.

並列關鍵字

Venerable Bai Sheng ； Chinese Buddhism in Malaysia ； Kek Lok Si Temple極樂寺； Malaysian Buddhist Institute

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