The theme of religious faith in the micro/flash fiction of "Thaihua Literature"

Abstract

“Thaihua Literature” is the longest-running and most influential literary magazine in Thai-Chinese history, having published 118 issues to date As a subject of research, the micro/flash fiction of “Thaihua Literature” is characterized by its strong sense of the times and realism This article begins with the theme of religious belief, conducting a comprehensive, extensive, and in-depth exploration of its themes combined with the creative background It explores the functional value of the Chinese-style integration of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism into Buddhist thought, the embodiment of Buddhist teachings in daily life, and the relationship between humans and nature, which can resonate with people's values and enhance cultural consensus This paper analyzes the dimensions of religious belief themes in micro/flash fiction, which can contribute to the prosperity of related research on Thai-Chinese literature, promoting the dissemination and inheritance of “Thaihua Literature”.