About 圓覺經精解評林
Ming · by 焦竑纂
34,477 · about 115 min
The "Exquisite Commentary and Collected Critiques on the Sutra of Perfect Enlightenment," compiled by the Ming dynasty scholar Jiao Hong, is an annotated and analytical work on the important Buddhist scripture, the "Sutra of Perfect Enlightenment." Completed during the Ming dynasty, this text integrates the thought of the Three Teachings—Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism—reflecting the scholarly characteristics of late-Ming Buddhist studies. In terms of content, Jiao Hong elucidates the core doctrines of the "Sutra of Perfect Enlightenment," such as the state of perfect enlightenment, the stages of practice, and the sudden enlightenment approach, with incisive insights. He also assembles commentaries from eminent monks and masters throughout history, forming a systematic interpretation. This work holds a significant position in Buddhist history, serving both as an authoritative text for studying the "Sutra of Perfect Enlightenment" and as a reflection of the fusion of Ming dynasty Buddhist thought and scholarship, providing valuable research material for later scholars.