Li Shutong is a pioneer of the New Culture Movement in China, an outstanding artist, educator, thinker and innovator, an outstanding representative of the combination of traditional culture and Buddhist culture in China, the most outstanding monk in the history of modern Buddhism in China, and a well-known figure enjoying a high reputation internationally.
Li Shutong's achievements:
Li Shutong's contribution to Buddhism is mainly reflected in his research and promotion of legalist thought. In order to revitalize the law, Master Hongyi did not fear difficulties, studied deeply, devoted himself to discipline, wrote books and put them into practice. He is a highly respected master of legalism in modern Buddhism and a famous Buddhist monk at home and abroad.
In the early days of Li Shutong's Buddhism, besides reading the classics that monks must read, he also dabbled in a wide range. Besides, he used to be a man who did everything seriously and thoroughly unless he didn't do it. To be a monk, you have to make your own characteristics in Buddhism.
The above contents refer to:
Baidu Encyclopedia-Li Shutong