Teaching on the Legacy Sutra Commentary (遺教經論住法記)

About 遺教經論住法記

Song · by 元照述

39,814 · about 133 min

Yuanzhao was a renowned Vinaya school master in the Song Dynasty. This commentary is Yuanzhao's annotation on the Treatise on the Buddha's Final Teaching Sutra. Grounded in the teachings of the Tiantai and Vinaya schools, he systematically elucidates the essential meanings of the original treatise, emphasizing the central role of precepts in spiritual practice and highlighting the importance of taking the precepts as one's teacher to prevent wrongdoing and cease evil. This work is rigorous in structure and profound in interpretation, not only deepening the practical guidance of the Final Teaching Sutra but also reflecting the maturity and integration of Vinaya thought in Song Dynasty Buddhism. It is an important text for studying the development of Chinese Buddhist Vinaya and Yuanzhao's thought, and has long been revered as a classic commentary in the Vinaya tradition.