Buddhist Philosophy - Collection of Fang Litian [Volume 4]

Author: Fang Litian
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: Among various religions, Buddhism possesses the most rich and diverse philosophical content. This volume briefly discusses the composition and schools of Buddhist philosophy, its historical evolution, and important works. It also explores and elaborates on the fundamental concepts of Buddhist philosophy, including its life values, cosmological elements theory, cosmological structure theory, cosmological generation theory, as well as metaphysics and epistemology, thereby highlighting the overall ideological landscape and theoretical characteristics of the Buddhist philosophical system. The book also explains the important philosophical categories of Buddhism, such as "emptiness," "equality," and "compassion." Additionally, it compares the differences in life philosophies between Confucianism and Buddhism, as well as the distinct features of Chinese and Indian Buddhist modes of thinking. Finally, it discusses the modern value of Chinese Buddhist philosophy, aiming to deepen the overall understanding of Chinese Buddhist philosophy.