I. Planning Ideas
(1) Research on Buddhist Classical Medical Content
Systematically organizing and research medical knowledge in Buddhist scriptures, covering areas such as human anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnosis, treatment, and pharmacology. Analyze the development of Buddhist medical theory and its connection to Buddhist philosophy to uncover its unique theoretical system and practical experience.
(2) Comparative Research on Buddhist Medicine and Traditional Medicine
Compare Buddhist medicine with major traditional medical systems such as Traditional Chinese Medicine, Indian medicine, and Tibetan medicine. Conduct comparative analyses in terms of medical theory, diagnostic methods, treatments, and drug use to identify similarities and differences. Explore the influence of Buddhist medicine on other traditional medicines and the historical traces of possible common origins or exchanges among them.
(3) Research on Buddhist Medical Practices and Applications
Explore the practical applications of Buddhist medicine in disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Investigate the impact of Buddhist practices like meditation and Zen on physical and mental health. Validate the clinical effectiveness of Buddhist medicine and develop healthcare projects with Buddhist characteristics to provide complementary and alternative therapies for modern medicine.
(4) Integration of Buddhist Medicine and Modern Medicine
Identify convergence points between Buddhist and modern medicine for interdisciplinary research. Use modern scientific and technological means, such as biology, chemistry, physics, and medical imaging, to study the scientific connotations of Buddhist medicine. Combine modern diagnostic and treatment methods with Buddhist medicine to develop more effective and safer healthcare solutions.
(5) Research on Buddhist Medicinal Plants
Study medicinal plants used in Buddhist medicine, including their types, distribution, cultivation, collection, identification, and processing. Analyze their chemical components, pharmacological effects, and clinical applications. Develop medicinal plant resources with Buddhist characteristics for modern drug research and explore the role of medicinal plants in Buddhist monasteries and their integration with Buddhist practices.
II. Introduction to Buddhist Medicine Research
(1) Research Objectives
Buddhist medicine research aims to explore the theoretical and practical aspects of Buddhist medicine, reveal its scientific value, and promote its inheritance and development. Through interdisciplinary research, it seeks to facilitate the exchange and integration of Buddhist medicine with traditional and modern medicine, contributing to human health.
(2) Research Content
- Research on Buddhist Classical Medical Content: Systematically organizing Buddhist medical knowledge in scriptures, explore its development and connection to Buddhist philosophy.
- Comparative Research on Buddhist Medicine and Traditional Medicine: Compare Buddhist medicine with other traditional medicines in theory, methods, and practice.
- Research on Buddhist Medical Practices and Applications: Validate Buddhist medicine’s clinical effectiveness and develop healthcare projects with Buddhist characteristics.
- Integration of Buddhist Medicine and Modern Medicine: Use modern technology to reveal the scientific connotations of Buddhist medicine and find integration points.
- Research on Buddhist Medicinal Plants: Study medicinal plants in Buddhist medicine, develop resources, and explore their role in monasteries.
(3) Research Methods
- Literature Review: Gather and organizing Buddhist scriptures, medical literature, and historical records. Use literary methods to analyze and verify the information, uncover historical facts, and extract medical knowledge.
- Field Research: Visit Buddhist monasteries and regions with strong Buddhist culture for on-site investigations and interviews. Observe Buddhist medical practices and collect folk medical experiences and cases to understand its application and inheritance.
- Experimental Research: Conduct laboratory experiments on Buddhist medical drugs, treatments, and physiological mechanisms. Use modern scientific techniques such as chemical analysis and pharmacological experiments to validate effectiveness and safety, and reveal how they work.
- Interdisciplinary Research: Combine theories and methods from medicine, Buddhist studies, philosophy, history, biology, and chemistry for comprehensive research. Enhance understanding through collaboration across disciplines.
(4) Expected Outcomes
Talent Development: Cultivate professionals with expertise in both Buddhist studies and modern medicine to support the sustainable development of Buddhist medicine research and practice.
Academic Achievements: Publish high-quality papers, books, and reports to establish a theoretical framework for Buddhist medicine research.
Practical Applications: Develop Buddhist healthcare projects, techniques, and products for promotion in medical and wellness settings.
Cultural Heritage and Innovation: Preserve Buddhist medical culture and promote its fusion with modern culture to create innovative cultural products.