Biography of Zhiyi

Author: Pan Guiming
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Publish Date: 1996-02-01
Features: Zhiyi was an outstanding monk during the Chen and Sui dynasties and one of the few great philosophers in the history of Chinese philosophy. Based on abundant and substantial primary sources, this book explores the Buddhist background of Zhiyi's time, his life and writings, as well as elaborates and analyzes the philosophical propositions that constitute the core of his Mindfulness and Contemplation system, such as the "One Mindful View of Three Truths," "Perfect Unity of Three Truths," "Three Thousand Worlds in a Single Thought," "Inherent Reality of Nature," and "Inherent Goodness of Nature." The author presents their own perspectives on Zhiyi's political stance, Buddhist origins, philosophical nature and characteristics, as well as issues related to his doctrinal judgment principles. The book proposes many new academic viewpoints, striving to provide a comprehensive and systematic evaluation of Zhiyi and his Tiantai school from an objective and impartial standpoint.