Wisdom and Karma

Author: Wu Xinru
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: "The Wisdom of Prajna and Karmic Force" is a specialized book on the Prajna school. The author Shen Xingru is a dedicated practitioner and propagator of Prajna who studied under Gu Jingyuan. The preface explains that the author, amidst the vast ocean of Buddhist teachings with its complete and myriad scriptures, extensively cites sources to reveal the fundamental essence of Buddhism in both the Theravada and Mahayana traditions, which are represented by these two main threads: Prajna and Karmic Force. The book is divided into four parts: Part I: General Discussion, which describes the distinction between the Theravada and Mahayana in India and its roots, the scope of the distinction, a comparison between the two traditions, and their fundamental essence, highlighting that the Theravada teachings are rooted in Karmic Force, while the essence of Mahayana lies in Prajna.