Sui and Tang Buddhist Culture -- Juequn Buddhist Translation Series

Author: Hiroshi Tsuboi
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: In the specific research, the author particularly emphasizes the methods of history and textual criticism. At subtle points, he reveals the profound and resolves long-standing doubts. In terms of problem formulation and the refutation and analysis, it basically belongs to the empirical methods of the East, without delving into philosophical speculation. Based on textual research, it explains Buddhist issues using historical methods, which is the mainstream of Japanese Buddhist studies. The author effectively reflects the research style of Japan. This research approach is strikingly similar to traditional Chinese research methods, making it easily adaptable and absorbable by the Chinese academic community. Currently, Buddhist studies in China pay little attention to the verification of foundational texts and historical contexts, focusing more on macro-level changes and interpretations of Buddhist doctrines. There is a greater emphasis on Chan (Zen) and Pure Land, which have been Sinicized, while early Buddhist doctrines and Buddhist textual studies are insufficient. In summary, foundational research still needs to be strengthened.