Maitreya Buddha in I-Kuan Tao
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Maitreya within I-kuan Tao symbolizes how the ethical values of Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism are combined together, so that I-kuan Tao concerns with the environment, ancestors, and filial duties and personal moral and ethical conduct are connectively addressed. I-kuan Tao has extended its tolerance, understanding, appreciation, and acceptance of all religions in a deep sense of commitment to its heavenly work as spelled out by Lao Mu.
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Maitreya Buddha in I-kuan Tao is a comprehensive account of how the Early Buddhist concept of Bodhisattva Maitreya, residing in Tusita heaven abiding time to descend to earth to become the next Buddha, developed and evolved to be the second most important deity of I-kuan Tao. It has been purposely written to answer questions raised by my reader and audiences on the importance of Maitreya Buddha in I-kuan Tao. It traces how Maitreya Buddha gained this most prestigious position through over two millennia of history in Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana traditions, utilizing the major literary works and objects of Buddhist Art of India, Sri Lanka, China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Tibet, Ladakh, Nepal, Indonesia, and Thailand. The book ends with a brief summary of the beliefs and principles of I-kuan Tao.
About the Author
Dr. Joseph J.F. Chen Bachelor of Science of California State University, Los Angeles; Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies of University of the West, California, USA. He is the Secretary General / Vice Chairman of World I-Kuan Tao Headquarters, and the Chairman of I-Kuan Tao USA.
He has devoted himself to community service constantly. Presently he is the Chaplain of Police Department of City of El Monte, Los Angeles. He has also published an English version of I-Kuan Tao.