Research on the "Hymn to the Diamond Sutra"

Author: Dazhao
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: Young scholar Dazhao has thoroughly clarified the evolution and development of the document 《》, and based on this clarification, conducted an in-depth study of the thought of 《》. 《》 centers on Yogācāra thought, elaborating and summarizing a series of Mahayana Buddhist concepts. It closely links Yogācāra thought with Praj?āpāramitā thought, serving as a mediator in the debate between "?ūnyatā" (emptiness) and "Svabhāva" (existence). The understanding of Yogācāra thought is extremely profound, with clear and specific summaries of its main ideas, including perspectives on life, worldview, and religious views, as well as the study sequence and stages of realization in the Yogācāra school. It also exhibits a tendency to "fuse" various Zen practices and different Zen concepts throughout history. Works centered around Praj?āpāramitā thought reflect more on the concept of "non-attainment" in Zen thought. It incorporates the main ideas of schools such as Tendai and Three Treatises, while also referencing widely popular Mahayana classics like 《》 and 《》, demonstrating a spirit of applying knowledge in practice. It is a harmonious embodiment of Mahayana Buddhist thought during the flourishing Tang Dynasty. Not only does it have distinct characteristics of its era, but it also integrates the ideas of various schools while maintaining a clear and distinct philosophical stance. The book also cites some of the Buddha's Jātaka tales, allusions, and figures from Buddhist history, making it vivid and engaging. It reflects the characteristics of a period of sectarian flourishing.