林建德 Chien-Te Lin/ Kent Lin – 宗教與人文研究所

Publications

Books:

Tao and Emptiness: A Philosophical Dialogue between LauZi and Nāgājuna (Taipei, Dharma-Drum Publisher, 2013)

Mind, Consciousness and Liberation: A Comparative Look at Buddhist Theories of Mind and Consciousness (Taipei, National Taiwan University Press, 2020)

Refereed Journal Articles: (All the articles are written in Chinese except the mark *)

2023.--, Teachings of the Buddha-Dharma in the Era of Epidemics: The Vegan Movement in Tzu Chi, Taiwan Journal of Religious Studies, accepted

2023.--, An investigation of the inheritance and development of "Humanistic Buddhism": on whether Master Cheng Yan is an affiliate of "Yin Shun School", Journal of Chinese literature of National Cheng Kung University, accepted

*2023.05 All about the Human: A Buddhist Take on AI Ethics, Business Ethics, the Environment & Responsibility, 2023; 00: 1-10, SSCI.

2022.04. Connecting between Āgama and Prājna: Explore What Sutra is Illustrated in the Mūlamadhyamakakārikā, in Universitas: Monthly Review of Philosophy and Culture, Vol. 49 IIII (Accepted) A&HCI

*2021.09 “With or without Repentance: A Buddhist Take on Forgiveness,” Ethical Perspectives, Volume 28, Issue 3, pp. 263-285. A&HCI, SSCI

2021.06 ““Buddha-based” versus “Śrāvaka-based”: A Comparative Study of the Philosophy of Pan Jiao between Taixu and Yinshun,” Taiwan Journal of Buddhist Studies, Vol. 41, pp. 99-131.

2020.12 ““Religious Criticism” in Taiwan during the Japanese Occupation Period － A Case Study on Zeng Jing-lai,” Dharma Drum Journal of Buddhist Studies, Vol. 27, pp. 67-103.

2020.09 “From Humanistic Education to Buddhist Teaching: Study of Education Principles of Tzu Chi University,” Hsuan Chuang Journal of Buddhism Studies, Vol. 34, pp. 63-98.

2020.03 “A Philosophical Reflection on Traditional Pan Jiao: On the Possible Balance between Academics and Faith,” NTU Philosophical Review, Vol. 59, pp. 1-38.

2019.12 “A Buddhist Reflection on Same-Sex Marriage: Insights from Master Yinshun's Perspective,” Taiwan Journal of Religious Studies, Vol. 18, No. 2, pp. 47-78.

*2019.08 “Could the Buddha have been a Naturalist?” Sophia: International Journal of Philosophy and Traditions, Volume 59, Issue 3, September 2020, pp. 437-456. A&HCI

2019.03 “On the Continuation of and Divergence from Nāgārjuna's Philosophy in Chinese Buddhism: From the Investigation of the Characteristics of "Round Harmony",” Hsuan Chuang Journal of Buddhism Studies, Vol. 31, pp. 27-68.

2018.12 “On the Philosophical Origins and Characteristics of Xin in Ancient China from Yu Ying-Shi's Points of View: A Cross-Cultural Perspective,” Dong Hwa Journal of Chinese Studies, Vol. 28, pp. 225-268.

2018.06 “A Philosophical Reflection on Buddhist Rebirth,” Journal of Life Education, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 41-65.

2017.12 “The Philosophical Origins of Buddhist Psychology and its Relevance to Modern-day Explorations of Mind: Taking the “Axial Breakthrough” as a Clue,” Thought and Words: Journal of the Humanities and Social Science, Vol. 55, No. 4, pp. 181-230.

2017.12 “Ven. Sheng-Yen's Exposition and Integration of the Concepts of Śūnyatā and Buddhatā,” Dharma Drum Journal of Buddhist Studies, Vol. 21, pp. 131-180.

2017.12 “An Investigation of the “Viewpoint of Gratitude” in Buddhism: Started from the Understanding of Ven. Yin-shun,” Journal of Dharma Seals, Vol. 8, pp. 141-167.

2017.09 “Passing through the Holiness and the Worldliness: An Exploration on the Buddhist Charity Enterprise,” Hsuan Chuang Journal of Buddhism Studies, Vol. 28, pp. 105-136.

2016.12 “Differentiation and Inheritance: A Comparison between Yin Shun and Sheng Yen on Chinese Buddhism,” Studies in Humanistic Buddhism, Vol. 7, pp. 177-212.

*2016.09 “A Critique of Epistemic Subjectivity,” Philosophia, Volume 44, Issue 3, pp 915-920. A&HCI

2016.03 “An Exploration of What “Buddhism Naturalized” Have Been Seen and Unseen: Start with The Bodhisattva',” Journal of Chinese Language and Literature of National Taipei University, Vol. 19, pp. 57-87.

2015.10 “A Preliminary Investigation on the Theoretical Foundation, Ways of Thinking, and Characteristics of Laozi Ethics,” Universitas: Monthly Review of Philosophy and Culture, Vol. 42, No. 10, pp. 179-198.

2015.10 “A Preliminary Investigation on Master Yin Shun's Understandings and Criticisms of the Buddhist Practice of Tantric Sex,” Journal of Dharma Seals, Vol. 5, pp. 77-122.

2015.09 “The Taoist Law of Growth and Decline vs. the Buddhist Dependent Origination, a Philosophical Comparison: a Study Based on Laozi and ZhongLun/ Mūlamadhyamakākarikā,” Journal of Chinese Humanities, No. 5, 2015 (Serial No. 350), pp. 18-32.

2015.09 “Conscious Experience and Moral Conscience: A Preliminary Reflection from the Philosophies of Confucianism and Buddhism,” New Century Religious Study, Vol. 14, No. 1, pp. 193-220.

*2015.06 “On the Naturalization of Karma and Rebirth,” International Journal of Dharma Studies, Volume 3, Issue 1, Article: 6（first author, written with W.H. Yen）.

2015.03 “’Anthropocentricity’ and ‘Equality of All Sentient Beings’: Animal Protection from Ven. Yinshun's “Humanistic Buddhism” Point of View,” Hsuan Chuang Journal of Buddhism Studies, Vol. 23, pp. 197-222.

2014.09 “A Critical Analysis, Interpretation and Reflection on Master Yin-Shun's View that Cultivating Mind Is Cultivating Meditative Stabilization,” NTU Bulletin of The Department of Chinese Literature, Vol. 46, pp. 213-253.

2014.06 “On Master Shengyen’s Lineage and Transformation of Ch’an (Zen) Buddhism: A Comparison with Master Yinshun,” Studies of Master Sheng Yen, Vol. 5, pp. 235-268.

2014.06 “A Preliminary Discussion on Madhyamika Philosophy in the Book of Buddha Nature and Prajña Wisdom《佛性與般若》,” New Century Religious Study, Vol. 12, No.4, pp. 27-46.

*2014.05 “A Buddhist Take on Gilbert Ryle’s Theory of Mind,” Asian Philosophy, Volume 24, Issue 2, pp. 178-196. A&HCI

2014.05 “An Analysis of the Claim that 'Mental Karma is the Most Significant' in Buddhism,” NTU Humanitas Taiwanica, Vol. 80, pp. 145-178.

*2013.11 “Rethinking Mind-Body Dualism: A Buddhist Take on the Mind-Body Problem,” Contemporary Buddhism, Volume 14, Issue 2, pp.239-264. A&HCI.

2013.06 “Convergence or Divergence?-A study on the Two Positions of Religious Dialogues in Contemporary Buddhism and a Possible Response from the Viewpoint of Mādhyamika,” Legein Semi-Annual Journal, Vol. 50, pp. 117-151.

2013.03 “A Comparison of Ven. Yin Shun and Ven. Sheng Yen's Views on the Tathāgatagarbha,” NTU Bulletin of The Department of Chinese Literature, Vol. 40, pp. 291+293-330.

2012.03 “Yin Shun School and Tzu Chi Sect-An Investigation of Possible Inspirations the Tzu Chi Foundation Might Gain from the Thought of Yin Shun,” Hsuan Chuang Journal of Buddhism Studies, Vol. 17, pp. 93-134.

2011.12 “Does Doctrine of the Tathāgatagarbha lead to Degradation of Modern Chinese Buddhism?- A Reflection on the Views of Master Yin-shun,” Taiwan Journal of Religious Studies, Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 51-71.

2011.10 “On Ven. Yin-shun's Insights of Buddhist Philosophy,” Journal of Dharma Seals, Vol. 1, pp.145-183.

2011.09 “A Discussion of a Proper Understanding of the Chinese Buddhist Theory of Mind,” New Century Religious Study, Vol.10, No. 1, pp.1-21.

*2011.08 “A Discourse on the Problem of Consciousness from the Viewpoint of Oriental Philosophy,” Asian Philosophy, Vol. 21, No. 3, pp. 305–323 A&HCI

2011.06 “The Research and Development of Humanistic Buddhism in Taiwan: 1990-2010,” Information Management for Buddhist Libraries, No.52, pp.87-176

2011.06 “A Comparison of Oppositional Terms and Ways of Thinking in the Laozi and the Mūlamadhyamakākarikā,”Alethela ,No.21,pp.1-55.

2011.05 “Consciousness from the Buddhist Points of View: Case studies on Nerophenomenology and Contemplative Science,” The Reviews on Language of Chinese Buddhist Studies Vol.2, edited by Sun Yat-sen University Centre for Buddhist Studies, China: Shanghai Classics Publisher.

2011.02 “An Investigation of the Linguistic Strategies of Taoism and Buddhism: Case Studies on Laozi and Mūlamadhyamakākarikā”, Soochow Journal of Philosophical Studies,No.23,pp.25-60.

2010.03 “An Investigation into Mou Zhongsan's Interpretation of Tiantai Zhi-yi's Concept of the BuDuanDuan/Extinction of Un-Extinction, Hsuan Chuang Journal of Buddhism , No.13, pp.29-54.

2010.02 “An Analysis of Laozi's Position on Language from its View of Skillful Speaking,” Soochow Journal of Philosophical Studies, No.21, pp.1-27.

2010.01 “A Comparative Study of Buddhist Point of View on Consciousness,” Alethela, No.18,pp.1-44.

12 “A Discussion on Alan Wallace's Consciousness Studies of Contemplative Science,” Taiwan Journal of Buddhist Studies, No. 18, pp. 75 – 114”

2009.11 “A Brief Outlook on the Development of the YinShun Buddhalogy,”Hsuan Chuang Journal of Buddhism, No.12, pp.29-58.”

2009.03 “A Study on Ven. YinShun’s Diverse Interpretations of Dhammatthitiñānam and Nibbāneiñānam and Their Consistencies,” Hsuan Chuang Journal of Buddhism, No.11, pp. 189-213.

2008.11 “A Philosophical Interpretation of ZhongLun’s/ Mūlamadhyamakākarikā's Viewpoint of You and Wu,” Hsuan Chuang Journal of Buddhism , No.10, pp.43 -79.

2008.11 “An Analysis of the Reasoning of Antonyms in the Laozi,” Soochow Journal of Philosophical Studies, No.19, pp.73-104.

2008.10 “A Philosophical Interpretation of Laozi's Views on You and Wu,” Chang Gung Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol.1, No. 2, pp. 357–388 THCI

2008.06 “A Philosophical Interpretation of Nāgārjuna’s Linguistic Strategy: With Special Focus on the Term shuo in the Chinese Version of the Mūlamadhyamakākarikā,” Dharma Drum Journal of Buddhist Studies, No.2, pp.41-78 THCI

2008.06 “An Analysis of the Reasoning of Antonyms in the ZhongLun/ Mūlamadhyamakākarikā ,” Taiwan Journal of Buddhist Studies, No. 15, pp.45-84.

Research Grants（Sponsored by National Science Council/ Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan）

Projects (in Chinese)	Duration
Consciousness Studies from the Viewpoint of Buddhist Philosophy: a Case Study of Alan Wallace	2007.12.1-2009.7.31
A Philosophical Analysis of the Concept of Shi (Consciousness) in Āgama Sutra and Its Contemporary Implications	2009.08.01-2011.07.31
A Comparison of the Early Philosophical Systems of Buddhism and Taoism: Studies on Laozi and ZhongLun/ Mūlamadhyamakākarikā	2011.08.01- 2012.07.31
Buddhist Belief and Volunteer Service: A Case Study on TzhChi Foundation	2011.08.01-2013.07.31
Mind and Liberation: An Investigation of Buddhist Philosophy of Mental Consciousness	2013.08.01-2015.07.31
Investigations into the “Naturalization of Buddhism”	2015.08.01-2018.07.31
An Analysis and Investigation into the Yin Shun’s View on Panjiao	2018.08.01-2021.07.31
Innovation or Divergence: A Study of the Continuation and Transformation of Humanistic Buddhism from Ven. YinShun to Ven. ChengYen	2021.08.01-2022.07.31
A Theory of Justice from the Buddhist Perspectives: A Philosophical Approach	2022.08.01-2025.07.31

Honors

2010-2021 excellent research papers, Tzu-Chi University, Taiwan
2022 professor Yenren Tasi (蔡彥仁) academic work award

2021~2025 distinguished professor in Tzu-Chi University, Taiwan

Education

2003/9~2007/7 PhD, Department of Philosophy, National Taiwan University.

(Thesis: Philosophical Comparison of LaoZi and ZhongLun/ Mūlamadhyamakākarikā: Taking Linguistic Strategy, Oppositional Thinking, and Viewpoint of Being and Nonbeing as Clues)

1999/9 -2001/7 MA, Institute of Philosophy, National Chung-Cheng University.

(Thesis: Mind after Brain Damage—A Study of Consciousness Disorders)

1996/9 - 1999/6 BA, Department of Philosophy, National Taiwan University.

(Thesis: A Study on Yin-Shun’s Theory of Humanistic Buddhism)

1991/9 - 1996/6 Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taipei Institute of Technology

Chien-Te Lin/ Kent Lin-CV