Buddhist
Fo Guang Shan (Humanistic Buddhism)
6/40· LowConfidence: High
Taiwanese-origin Humanistic Buddhist organisation founded by Hsing Yun (1967). Substantial global temple network and Buddha's Light International Association. Mainstream low-control.
CLCI radar
Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control2/10
Information Control1/10
Thought Control1/10
Emotional Control2/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — Taiwanese-origin Humanistic Buddhist organisation; mainstream low-control.
Founded
1967
Members
Millions globally
Active in
Asia, Global
In context
Fo Guang Shan operates 200+ temples globally and substantial educational programmes (Nan Hua University etc.). Distinctive 'Humanistic Buddhism' emphasis. Mainstream low-control voluntary participation.
Timeline
- 1967Founded by Hsing Yun in Kaohsiung
- 2023Hsing Yun dies
Sources
- Stuart Chandler academic work
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