佛教在美国的传播与发展

随着近代科学技术的大发展和国际交往的频繁，文化交流的速度和规模都有了极大的提高．东西方文明呈现出人类历史上前所未有的激荡和融合。美国作为西方世界的代表，为20世纪佛教在西方的传播提供了一个大舞台，使承载着东方文化传统的佛教具有了向世界范围内传播的新起点．佛教在美国传播的百余年历史可以划分为四个阶段，在不同的阶段中，佛教传播的轨迹以及所发生的作用和影响也各不相同。当代的美国佛教已进入了多元化的发展态势。佛教不仅作为世界性的宗教，更作为东方文化的载体，在20世纪美国的传播为东西方文明的对话和交往做出了重要的贡献。

The Transmission and Development of Buddhism in United States

The rapid development of science and technology, and the large scope of frequent international communication have greatly accelerated the communication between Eastern and Western Cultures. As an important country, America provides a new beachhead for the world transmission of Buddhism in the 20th century. The history of Buddhism transmission in United States has covered more than 100 years, which can be divided into four periods, each being unique in spreading paths, measures and influences. At present, American Buddhism is characterized by the pluralism. As a carrier of Eastern cultures, the transmission of Buddhism in United States has made a great contribution to the modern civilization intercourses.