Abhidharmakosha Commentary (俱舍論疏)

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Tang · by 神泰述

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The *Abhidharmakośa Commentary* was authored by the Tang dynasty eminent monk Shentai, serving as an authoritative annotation to Vasubandhu Bodhisattva's *Abhidharmakośa*. Composed within the context of Xuanzang's translation bureau and Dharma propagation, this work systematically elucidates the core teachings of the *Abhidharmakośa* concerning Buddhist terminology, cosmology, karma and rebirth, as well as spiritual practice and realization. Its content combines the philosophical depth of Abhidharma with practical guidance for cultivation, earning it recognition as a crucial text in the study of the *Abhidharmakośa*. This commentary not only reflects the essence of the Faxiang (Yogācāra) school's thought during the Tang dynasty but also provides a vital bridge for later generations to understand the *Abhidharmakośa*, holding an irreplaceable academic status in the study of the Chinese Buddhist commentarial canon.