| Summary: | 碩士 === 南華大學 === 宗教學研究所 === 104 === The elder have a different life experience to show the value of life is not the same? In this study, elder women as an object of study, by way of in-depth interviews from three major directions : First, the religious life of elder for the spindle, native faith background influence the meaning of life phenomenon. The second , from the thoughts of religious practice context, the Buddhist faith in their lives helpful and resistance. Finally, the main religious activities, study respondents to participate in religious activities, experiences and feelings and continued participation in the driving force.
Study found that elder women to participate in the Buddhist community, Influence of Buddhism on the personal meaning of life, showing : (1) From the patron saint of life and death to escape the faith that life show Egoism and Altruism spirit to the body of life oriented to understand the meaning of life, but also to strengthen the role of women caregivers.(2) Family Religion task of women is to maintain family harmony and happiness, Buddhist way of continuation of the traditional ancestor worship, reserved family ethics and spiritual beliefs promote harmony and stability, it can be regarded as a model of faith ethics.(3) Faith experience guided self reflection, to make life reproduction of confidence, Buddhism become internal support, guidance in life in trouble.(4) To know the Buddhism practice Dharma, Buddhism share experiences, life should not be limited to the family, so that elder to enhance the self-value of life. (5) Old people's perception alive should do homework cultivation of the mind, in order to safety through the process of dying, " Buddhism reciting " possible opportunity crossed life and death, suffering, "Become attached" is the "altruistic" concept to create kindness relationships, for the meaning of life in old age and inject new thinking.
Therefore, in this study, the largest useful for elder faith through religious community activities and social integration, to share their faith experience, is not limited to old age pension or family status, the verification of their Buddhist faith influence. Religion in the elder who are showing, by faith in the meaning of life Transformation.
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