Tang · by 圓測撰
307,361 · about 1025 min
The Commentary on the Saṃdhinirmocana Sūtra was composed by the eminent Tang dynasty monk Woncheuk, serving as an authoritative exegesis on the Buddhist scripture, the Saṃdhinirmocana Sūtra. As a disciple of Xuanzang, Woncheuk was profoundly versed in Yogācāra (Consciousness-Only) philosophy. Compiled in the 7th century, this commentary systematically elucidates Yogācāra thought and the theory of the three natures, integrating doctrines from the Indian Yogācāra and Madhyamaka schools. Its content encompasses the profound principles of the Dharma, including the structure of consciousness, stages of practice, and the path to Buddhahood, making it a vital text for the study of Yogācāra. Held in high esteem within Chinese Buddhism, the commentary provides later scholars with a crucial foundation for understanding the Saṃdhinirmocana Sūtra and has significantly influenced the development of Chinese Buddhist philosophy.