대승불교의 병인론과 질병관 고찰

Abstract

We are at the beginning of a new era given the new circumstances related to COVID-19. The definition of postmodern as a division of time is broad and quite vague however, in the post-corona era, a rapid transition to a non-face-to-face society is taking place. In this turbulent period, the task of examining Buddhist etiology to reflect on the present situation is an essential issue in Mahāyāna Buddhist practice. The outbreak of COVID-19 is believed to involve animals such as Pangolins (穿甲⼭), which are not normally consumed by humans. As such, the COVID-19 outbreak is directly related to food intake, regarding the consumption of animals that are taboo to eat. In this study, the problem of food and diet is reviewed in connection with Buddhist etiology and disease treatment. Furthermore, in what way the results are presented as performance indicators are also examined. Food-related precepts are primarily related to gluttony. With this in mind the content related to food in Buddhist scriptures were organized. How etiology in relation to food is expressed in the scriptures of Mahāyāna Buddhism was also explored. Based on the Buddhist view of disease treatment, guidelines for modern lifestyle habits related to food, taste, and waste were reviewed. Thus, the characteristics inherent in the theory of Buddhist health were revealed. This study examines the general theory of health in terms of Buddhist practice. The theory of Buddhist practice is based on the compassionate acts of Guanyin (觀世 ⾳) who tries to resolve the suffering of the world. Furthermore, the Buddhist practice of mercy or compassion has been proven to be effective in Buddhist etiology.