Sutras and Vinaya: Extraordinary Phenomena (經律異相)

About 經律異相

Liang · by 寶唱等集

370,311 · about 1234 min

The *Jing Lü Yi Xiang* was compiled by the eminent monk Baochang and others of the Southern Liang Dynasty under the command of Emperor Wu of Liang, and completed in the year 516 CE. This work is the first large-scale Buddhist encyclopedia in Chinese Buddhist history, systematically categorizing and excerpting causal stories, parables, and wondrous events from the sutras and vinaya texts, comprising fifty volumes in total. Its content aims to elucidate Buddhist doctrines and precepts through vivid narratives, facilitating the propagation of the Dharma. The text preserves many precious contents from early Chinese translations of Buddhist scriptures, holding significant value for the study of Buddhist thought, literature, and social concepts during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. It is regarded as one of the important reference works in Buddhism.