What are the fundamental concepts of humanistic buddhism?
Humanistic Buddhism is the integration of our spiritual practice into all aspects of our daily lives. Humanistic Buddhism has the following six characteristics: • Humanism • Altruism • Emphasis on daily life as spiritual practice • Joyfulness • Timeliness • Universality It is difficult for people to see the relevance of Buddhism in their modern daily lives and how it adapts to the trends of the present age. Although Buddhism speaks of the past, present and future, it particularly highlights the universal welfare of beings of this world; and although Buddhism speaks of all beings of the ten-dharma worlds, it reserves the most emphasis for humans. Through training and spiritual growth, we can obtain enlightenment. Therefore, we should cherish our lives and integrate the Buddhist practices in our daily routine. Some people perceive Buddhism as a religion removed from humanity. This perception of Buddhism is characterized by isolation, retreat to forests, self-concern, and individualism, t
