Zhongguo fojiao xiehui 中國佛教協會

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Revision as of 07:10, 31 May 2009

Chinese Buddhist Association (PRC): Zhōngguó Fójiào xiéhuì 中國佛教協會

This association oversees Buddhist activities in China and is based in Guǎngjì Temple 廣濟寺 in Běijīng 北京. It publishes the magazine Fǎyīn 法音. Although technically and independent body, it is considered to be an organ of the central government.

Founding members included Yuányīng 圓瑛, Chén Míngshūu 陳銘樞, Zhào Púchū 趙樸初, Lǚ Chéng 呂澂, Zhōu Shújiā 周叔迦, and Jùzàn 巨贊.

Presidents:

• 1953 Yuányīng 圓瑛
• 1953-1966 Sherba Gyatso 喜饒嘉措
• 1980-2000 Zhào Púchū 趙樸初
• 2000-Present Yi`chéng 一誠

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References:

維基百科-中國佛教協會