| 英文摘要 |
In general, "belief" and "other power of faith" are characteristics of religion. Although this situation is also true in Buddhism. However, whether Buddhism has other power of faith tends to be denied; many scholars claim that Buddhism is without, or must be without "other power of faith." This paper aims to explore the state of "other power of faith" in the early Buddhism according to early sutras Saṃ yuktā Āgama and so on. In the beginning, when the Sangha is established, Buddha as the refuge of all students has the status of domination. And in the way to liberation, the relation between Buddha and his students is just like a mother and her babies. Buddha can help his students to achieve enlightenment and liberation quickly and easily. In early Buddhism, Buddha is respected with his great merits and praying to Him is a main religious practice. In the Buddhist paths to liberation, praying to Buddha and charting the Dharma, that is, faith and wisdom, are essentials in practicing Buddhism. |
