Vimalakīrti Nirdeśa Sūtra Commentary (說無垢稱經疏)

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Tang · by 窺基撰

164,793 · about 549 min

The Commentary on the Śūraṅgama Sūtra was composed by the eminent Tang dynasty monk Kuiji, serving as an authoritative exegesis on the Śūraṅgama Sūtra. Kuiji, a disciple of the great master Xuanzang and a pivotal figure of the Consciousness-Only school, is renowned for his profound insights. This commentary was completed during the flourishing period of Buddhism in the Tang dynasty, systematically elucidating the profound principles within the sutra concerning bodhisattva practice, the Wisdom of emptiness, and Pure Land thought, embodying the philosophical framework of the Consciousness-Only tradition. Its content encompasses analysis of terminology, exposition of doctrinal principles, and guidance for cultivation practice, making it a significant text for the study of Mahāyāna Buddhist thought. Held in high esteem within Chinese Buddhism, this commentary is a key scripture for understanding the integration of Consciousness-Only philosophy and Pure Land faith, exerting a profound influence on the development of Buddhist doctrinal studies in later generations.