Research on Xie Huihong

Author: Chen Zili
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Huihong was a renowned monk of the Northern Song Dynasty and an exceptional figure in the history of Chan Buddhism. He embodied Chan, teaching, history, poetry, and literature, with his works covering various aspects of Song Dynasty culture. Whether in the history of Chan Buddhism or literary history, he holds a particularly notable typical significance. This book is the first systematic study of Huihong within the broad context of Song Dynasty culture. It employs a combination of documentary research and logical analysis, as well as vertical examination and horizontal comparison, to conduct an in-depth study of Huihong's life, Chan Buddhist thought, monastic history writings, literary beliefs, and poetic and literary creations. It provides a well-deserved evaluation of Huihong's historical status and significance.