Huayan Golden Lion Chapter Commentary

Author: Fazang
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: Since the introduction of Buddhism into China during the Han Dynasty, it has had a widespread and profound impact on Chinese society, holding an important position in the history of ancient Chinese religion, philosophy, literature, and art. The vast Buddhist scriptures, especially the works of eminent Chinese monks on Buddhist philosophy, are an integral part of China's ancient classics. The organization, research, and publication of important Buddhist classics in China are an urgent need for professionals in related fields such as the history of Chinese philosophy, the history of religion, and the history of literature. The Golden Lion Chapter of Huayan Buddhism is a compiled record of the Huayan doctrine presented by Fazang, the actual founder of the Huayan sect during the Tang Dynasty, to Empress Wu Zetian. It is one of the representative works of the Huayan sect and serves as the fundamental outline of its Buddhist philosophical thought. The author hopes that this annotated edition of the Golden Lion Chapter of Huayan Buddhism can serve as a reference for the study of the history of Chinese philosophy and the history of Buddhist thought in China. The Philosophy Editorial Department of Zhonghua Book Company has organized relevant personnel to systematically proofread or annotate important Buddhist classics, a practice unprecedented since the liberation. The imminent publication of this book, from one perspective, reflects the high level of emphasis the country places on the organization of ancient classics. The systematic organization of ancient classics is one of the important signs of the prosperity of our Chinese national culture. As a professional working in the history of Chinese philosophy and the history of Buddhist thought, actively participating in the organization work is an obligation.