在有佛教传统的亚洲国家的现代化过程中，佛教究竟扮演怎样的角色？古老而多样的佛教传统面对现代性的压力，如何一方面调适自身，另一方面又开展对现代性的反思和批判？清教式佛教、人间佛教、入世佛教、佛门女性解放运动等一系列佛教革新运动的现代性意涵何在？传入西方社会的佛教传统如何在一种（后）现代的文化语境中重新确立自身的文化身份？在全球化时代，面对文明冲突、生态危机等一系列现代性症候，佛教何为？本分论坛旨在探讨佛教与现代性之间的复杂张力。

What kind of role does Buddhism play in the process of modernization in Asian countries that carry the Buddhist traditions? How does this ancient and diverse tradition adapt to modern challenges whilst conducting introspections and criticisms on modernity? What are the modern significances born by Protestant Buddhism, Humanistic Buddhism, Engaged Buddhism, and Liberation Movements for Buddhist Women? After spreading into the west, how does the Buddhist tradition reestablish itself in the cultural context of modern or post-modern times? In a time of globalization, how does Buddhism confront civil conflicts and ecological crises? This subform will discuss the modernity and Buddhism and the complex tension that exists between the two.