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Buddhism in Hong Kong is the religion of approximately 21% of the population.〔Hong Kong Government. ''(2010 Yearbook - Religion )''. Retrieved on 23-09-2012.〕 Among the most prominent Buddhist temples in the city there are the Chi Lin Nunnery in Diamond Hill, built in the Tang Dynasty's architectural style; the Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island, famous for the outdoor bronze statue, Tian Tan Buddha, which attracts a large number of visitors during the weekends and holidays. Buddhist organizations and temples in Hong Kong have long been involved in social welfare and education. The Buddhist Association of Hong Kong operates a dozen primary and secondary schools, and elderly homes as well as centres for youth and children in Hong Kong. The leadership of mainstream Buddhists organizations have aligned themselves with the establishment in Hong Kong. For example, high-ranking Buddhist Association's executives have openly endorsed the re-election of the city's Chief Executive Donald Tsang. Several of the association's members were on the Drafting Committee of the Basic Law. Under the leadership of the former Chief Executive Tung Chee Hwa, the Hong Kong government formally recognised the influence of Buddhism in Hong Kong. In 1997 the government designated Buddha's Birthday as a public holiday, which replaced the Queen's birthday holiday. Tung himself is a Buddhist and participated in major, widely publicised Buddhist activities in Hong Kong and China. Academic studies and research of Buddhism in Hong Kong have thrived over the past decades. The University of Hong Kong has a Centre of Buddhist Studies.〔HKU.HK. "(HKU.hk )." ''Centre of Buddhist Studies.'' Retrieved on 2008-03-06.〕 The Chinese University of Hong Kong also has a Centre for the Study of Humanistic Buddhism.〔Cuhk.edu.hk. "(Cuhk.edu.hk )." ''CUHK Sets up Centre for the Study of Humanistic Buddhism.'' Retrieved on 2008-03-06.〕 == Buddhist Schools in Hong Kong == Most schools of Buddhism can be found in Hong Kong, including schools from the Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions, as well as from many geographical origins. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Buddhism in Hong Kong」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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