History of Buddhism in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines

◆Take a glimpse of the charm of Southeast Asian Buddhism!

Not just a tourist destination,
Southeast Asian island countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines,
After experiencing the integration of European and American colonization and Chinese immigrants,
It has a rich and diverse collection of beliefs and cultural treasures.

The introduction of Buddhism into Indonesia and Malaysia has a long history, with many ups and downs.
Although Buddhism started late in Singapore and the Philippines, it has grown rapidly.

Master Jinghai has been deeply engaged in the study of Buddhist history for many years.
This book takes a look at how Buddhism combines with local characteristics of Southeast Asia to develop a new look.
Forge a new path in the glorious history of spreading Buddhism.

Master Jinghai

Born in Tai County, Jiangsu Province in 1931, he became a monk at the age of nine, received ordination at Baohua Mountain at the age of sixteen, and later studied at the Tianning Temple Buddhist College in Wujin.

In 1949, he traveled to Taiwan to study with Master Cihang, where he spent ten years studying at Maitreya Inner Court. In 1960, he traveled to Thailand to learn Thai and Pali, received Theravada bhikkhu ordination, joined the monastic community at a Thai temple, and enrolled at Chulalongkorn Buddhist University. In 1969, he traveled to Japan to study at Rissho University in Tokyo, where he received a Master's degree in Buddhist Studies.

In 1972, he was invited to preach in New York. In 1978, with a pioneering spirit, he traveled to Houston in the southern United States. He co-founded the Texas Buddhist Association with his teachers and friends, subsequently building Foguang Temple, Jade Buddha Temple, and the American Bodhi Center. He promotes modern and diverse Dharma propagation activities regardless of sect or race. He currently serves as Elder Chuandeng of the Texas Buddhist Association and President of the Texas Buddhist Academy. He has written works such as "The First Lesson of Consciousness-Only: A Brief Explanation of the Mahayana Treatise on the Five Aggregates," "A History of Theravada Buddhism," "A Look at the Sea of ​​Awakening," "A Record of Studying in Buddhist Countries," "Collected Essays on Buddhist History," "A Brief History of Buddhism in Western Countries," and "Clouds and Waters in Ten Directions: The Buddhist Writings of Master Jinghai." He has also translated works such as "The Language of Truth: The Dhammapada" and "The Illustrated Biography of the Buddha."

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The First History of Indonesian Buddhism

Chapter 1 Early Small States and the Srivijaya Dynasty 1. Introduction: Geography, Population, Religion, Language 2. The Influence of Sino-Indian Culture on Indonesia 3. The Introduction of Theravada Buddhism 4. The Introduction of Mahayana Buddhism Chapter 2 The Rise of Early Mahayana Buddhism 1. The Rise of Mahayana Buddhism in the Shariputra Dynasty 2. Buddhism in the Kingdom of Srivijaya 3. The Art of Pagoda Architecture in Indonesia 4. Buddhist Literature in Java Chapter 3 The Mixture of Buddhism and Hinduism 1. The Kingdom of Sinhasali and the Kingdom of Majapahit 2. The Introduction of Islam and the Fall of Early Buddhism Chapter 4 Buddhism in Indonesia during the Portuguese, Dutch, and British Colonial Periods 1. Folk Beliefs Brought in by Chinese Immigrants 2. The Introduction of Han Buddhism 3. The Revival of Theravada Buddhism Chapter 5 The Development of Buddhism in Indonesia After Independence 1. The Old Order 2. The New Order 3. The Reform Era

Part 2: History of Buddhism in Malaysia

Chapter 1 Buddhism in Ancient Malaysian States 1. The Origin of the Names Malaya, Malay Peninsula, and Malaysia 2. The Establishment of Ancient Buddhist History in Malaysia 3. The First Buddhist State, Langyaxiu
4. Panpan Guowu, Dunxun (Dian Sun)
6. Dandan Kingdom 7. Chitu Kingdom 8. Kedah (Kedah, Jitra, Jittah, Rongcheng)
9. Buddhist Artifacts Unearthed in Various Places Chapter 2: Buddhism in the Privy States of Medieval Malaysia 1. Phrom Ang 2. Kelantan 3. Pahang
4. Jialuoxi (Xiezi, Riluo Pavilion, Chaili Pavilion)
5. Dan Liumei (Deng Liumei, Ding Liumei, Dan Meiliu)
6. Sunguna (Donchonggula, Songjusheng, Songjiao, Songkhla)
7. Johor (Udin Reef Forest)
8. Buddhism in the Early Kingdoms of East Malaysia Chapter 3: The Conversion of the Kingdom of Malacca to Islam Chapter 4: Buddhism in the Western Colonial Period 1. The Portuguese and Dutch Invasion of Malacca 2. British Colonization of the Malay Peninsula 3. Chinese Immigrants: The Unparalleled Divinity and Buddhahood 4. The Introduction of Chinese Orthodox Buddhism 5. The Development of Theravada Buddhism in South Asia Chapter 5: The Development of Buddhism in Malaysia After Independence 1. The Rapid Increase of Buddhist Groups 2. The Development of Chinese Monastic Buddhism 3. The Prosperity of Chinese Lay Buddhism 4. Native Malaysian Monks 5. The Situation of Modern East Malaysian Buddhism 6. Buddhist Groups from Taiwan 7. Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism 8. The Tortuous Situation of Modern Japanese Buddhism in Singapore and Malaysia 9. Conclusion

Part 3: History of Buddhism in Singapore

Chapter 1 Buddhism in Singapore before the 20th Century 1. Theory of the Introduction of Early Buddhism 2. Folk Beliefs of the Chinese Investors Chapter 2 Singapore Becomes a British Colony 1. The First Arrival of Minnan Monks in Singapore to Propagate the Dharma 2. The Collaboration of Monks and Laymen in Supporting Buddhism Chapter 3 Buddhism in Singapore After the Founding of the Republic 1. Holding Dharma Feasts and Providing Medicine 2. Passing on the Torch of Buddha's Wisdom 3. The Propagation of Theravada Buddhism in English 4. The Introduction of Tibetan Buddhism Chapter 4 Buddhist Education, Culture and Charity in Singapore 1. Establishing Schools to Cultivate Talent 2. Spreading the Dharma Through Prajna Texts 3. Charity, Nursing Homes, Providing Medical Care and Donating Medicine

Chapter 4: History of Buddhism in the Philippines

Overview Chapter 1: The Emergence and Disappearance of Ancient Philippine Buddhism Chapter 2: The Spanish and American Colonial Periods 1. Modern Buddhism Introduced by Chinese Immigrants 2. The Early Promotion of Orthodox Buddhism by Minnan Monks Chapter 3: The Development of Buddhism in the Post-Independence Philippines 1. The Inheritance of Chinese Buddhist Monasteries and Propagators 2. Buddhist Organizations 3. Foreign Chinese Buddhist Groups 4. Theravada and Tibetan Buddhism Chapter 4: Diversified Buddhist Activities in the Philippines 1. Buddhist Education 2. Buddhist Culture 3. Buddhist Philanthropy 4. Conclusion

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