(105)八海含藏
濟北沙門 師鍊撰
俱舍宗
俱舍宗者。以俱舍論為所依。於月支起者。佛滅後四百年。依迦膩吒王請。五百羅漢造二百卷論。婆娑論是也。又滅後九百年。世親菩薩撰婆娑二百卷深儀。先造三十卷頌。俱舍本頌是也。震旦傳來。唐第二代太宗皇帝御宇。玄奘三藏渡天。瑜伽論唯識論(并)俱舍論渡之。日本傳來。人王三十六代皇極天皇御宇。智通智達二人沙門。賜勅入唐。值玄奘三藏習俱舍宗歸朝。或說。四十四代元正天皇御宇。南都玄眆僧正入唐。此宗初濫觴于扶桑。當時東大寺三井山門學之。
Eight Oceans Containing Treasures Sutra (八海含藏)
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The "Ocean Treasury of the Eight Seas" is an important Buddhist scripture composed by the Japanese Rinzai Zen master Sōren during the Kamakura period. This work systematically expounds Zen thought, integrating the teachings of both the Rinzai and Sōtō schools. It emphasizes the innate purity of mind and a practice that points directly to the human heart. Its contents cover Zen koans, essential methods of practice, and the essence of the Dharma, exerting a profound influence on the development of Japanese Zen. As a key lineage holder in Japanese Zen, Sōren's writings are regarded as crucial documents for studying the history of Japanese Buddhist thought. The "Ocean Treasury of the Eight Seas" not only holds a lofty position within Japanese Buddhist circles but also provides invaluable material for the study of East Asian Zen, serving as an essential text for understanding the doctrinal system of Japanese Rinzai Zen.
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AI translation for reference only — not authoritative, not a statement of final truth. Awakening of the Dharma requires personal practice.