Avatamsaka Sutra: Ocean-Devouring Collection (華嚴經吞海集)

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The *Huayan Jing Tunhai Ji* (Flower Garland Sutra Sea-Swallowing Collection) is a commentary on the Flower Garland Sutra, composed by the Song Dynasty monk Daotong. Produced during the Song era, when the Huayan (Flower Garland) school of Chinese Buddhism flourished, this work aims to elucidate the profound meanings of the *Flower Garland Sutra*. It systematically organizes and annotates the teachings of the sutra, with particular emphasis on core concepts such as the dependent arising of the Dharma-realm and the Ten Profound Gates and Six Characteristics. The commentary vividly presents the Huayan school's philosophy of perfect harmony and non-obstruction. Holding a significant place in Buddhist history, it is regarded as an essential text for studying Huayan doctrine. It has served as an authoritative reference for later scholars in understanding and practicing the Flower Garland Sutra, profoundly influencing the development of Buddhist thought across East Asia.