尚理編 (尚理編)

About 尚理編

by 空谷景隆著

8,236 · about 27 min

Konggu Jinglong was a Chan monk of the Linji school during the Ming dynasty, and *The Treatise on Upholding Principle* stands as one of his important works. Ming dynasty Buddhism emphasized the unity of Chan and doctrinal teachings, as well as integration with Pure Land practice. This text emerged precisely within this context. Its content primarily elucidates the principle of mind-nature, blending the Chan teaching on mind-nature with Pure Land cultivation. It advocates the perfect fusion of principle and phenomena, and the dual practice of Chan and Pure Land, guiding learners to thoroughly realize their inherent nature and to attain rebirth in the Pure Land through Buddha-recitation. This work reflects the syncretic intellectual currents within Ming dynasty Buddhism and played a significant role in promoting the convergence of Chan and Pure Land traditions. It remains a precious document for the study of Ming dynasty Buddhist thought and practice.