The History Of Doctrinal Classification In Chinese Buddhism: A Study Of The Panjiao System

Book Summary


This book examines the schemes for the classification of Buddhist texts and doctrines from their beginnings in the 5th century to Fazang (643-712). The panjiao schemes were among the methods Chinese Buddhist thinkers ordered and systematized the diversity of Buddhist thought. This book theorizes that there are two styles of panjiao schema: sectarian and ecumenical and, through citations and allusions to schema in later presentations, suggests the existence of an interactive relationship between the two styles.

Book Details


Book Name The History Of Doctrinal Classification In Chinese Buddhism: A Study Of The Panjiao System
Author Chanju Mun
Publisher University Press Of America (Dec 2005)
ISBN 9780761833529
Pages 458
Language English
Price 3545
 
 

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