There is no secular Buddhism in Southern Buddhism, but there are some similarities between Southern Buddhism and secular Buddhism. Similarities and differences are as follows:

1, * * * Similarities:

1 and 1 both emphasize tracing back to Buddhism in the Buddhist period, especially human Buddhism. Especially in the case of Yin Shun's tutor, Southern Buddhism has always adhered to the teaching method after the Third Conference.

1 and 2 both emphasize that Sakyamuni Buddha really lived in the world, and regarded Buddha as an awakened person living in the world rather than an omnipotent idol.

1 and 3 both emphasize that Buddhism is closely integrated with the daily life of the masses. Almost all people in Southern Buddhism countries in Upper North believe in Buddhism, and Buddhism and life are completely integrated. The goal of human Buddhism is also to integrate Buddhism into daily life.

2. Differences:

2. 1 Different attitudes towards the precepts: the Buddhist society on earth will set up medical services, etc. , that is to say, it can make some changes to the precepts of altruism; Southern Buddhism's traditional precept is to stick to the precept of eight li and three zang.

2, 2 different goals: Buddhism on earth is consistent with Buddhism spread to the north, hoping to save all beings; ; Southern Buddhism's goal is to get rid of all troubles and escape from reincarnation.

2. Three different classics and languages: Southern Buddhism is a Pali Sanzang, while human Buddhism is a Sanzang according to the northern Sanskrit system.