Zheng Banqiao and the Buddhist Zen School

Author: Jin Shiqiu
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Publish Date: 2001-04-01
Features: The focus of this book is on examining Zheng Banqiao's circle of associates. Zheng Banqiao studies have always been a popular topic, attracting many researchers and yielding numerous results. However, compared to other aspects, there remains considerable scope for exploration in the field of his associates. The author, with his keen academic insight, targets this area, dedicating significant effort to gather materials, meticulously verify sources, and persistently pursue research, resulting in a series of papers that possess distinctive characteristics and cannot be replicated by others. In Zheng Banqiao's circle of associates, the author places particular attention on the less-researched aspects of monks, ( in Chinese), and Baxiya (a term referring to Banner people) – each forming the subject of specialized papers, showcasing the author's deep expertise. Zheng Banqiao's thoughts and art were greatly influenced by his associates. His ideas were primarily rooted in Confucianism, while also being influenced by Buddhist Chan (Zen) doctrine. Moreover, his expression of Chan concepts had its own unique methods and approaches.