佛教經濟學中道觀在寺院經濟中的應用研究 사원경제에서 불교경제학의 중도관 응용 연구

Abstract

Since ancient times, the "temple economy" has served as a vital driver for the development of Buddhism. Temples, as crucial ven ues for Buddhist dissemination and practice, not only act as cen ters for religious activities but also bear multiple functions, includ ing cultural preservation, social services, and economic production. Being embedded in society, Buddhist temples inevitably face economic issues, much like other organizations or groups. While possessing the unique characteristics of Buddhist culture, they also share the commonalities of secular landlords, forming an economic system of their own. This economic system has laid the groundwork for the preliminary development of Buddhist eco nomic theory. The temple economy, which emerged alongside the growth of Buddhism, represents a significant economic phenomen on within Buddhism, accumulating substantial productive re sources and exerting considerable influence on the development of Buddhism. The study of Buddhist economics has long been an important topic in Buddhist studies, as it concerns the sustainable development of Buddhism. Analyzing and understanding the oper ation and development of the Buddhist economic system holds crit ical significance for understanding Buddhism's role and con tribution in secular society. This paper investigates Buddhist economics and temple economies from the new perspectives of modern economics and Buddhist economic theory, with a particular focus on the applica tion of Golden Mean in Buddhist economics to temple economies. Through historical literature reviews and empirical case analysis, this study provides an in-depth interpretation of Buddhist economics and Golden Mean of economics, traces the formation and evolu tion of the temple economy, and offers a comparative analysis of traditional and modern temple economy models. The study uses case examples to empirically analyze the application of Golden Mean in temple economies, concluding with an analysis of its role in the development of temple economies, the advantages of modern temple economic models, and the contribution of Buddhist eco nomics to modern economic theory. This research enriches the study of Buddhist economics and temple economies in con temporary society, extending the theoretical foundation of Buddhist economics and temple economies in the modern era.