Song · by 則安述
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**Preface and Commentary on the Five Principles of the *Zichi Ji* by Ze An** This work, compiled by the eminent Song Dynasty Vinaya master Ze An, is a commentary and exposition on the *Zichi Ji*, a key text of the Nanshan Vinaya School authored by the Tang Dynasty Vinaya master Daoxuan. This book systematically elucidates the preface and five major principles of the *Zichi Ji*, offering a profound analysis of the essential meanings within the Vinaya (monastic discipline) and the practice of upholding the precepts. Its content encompasses Vinaya theory, standards for cultivation, and Buddhist philosophy, reflecting the rigorous style of Vinaya studies during the Song Dynasty. This work is a crucial document for researching the transmission of the Nanshan Vinaya School and the development of Chinese Buddhist monastic discipline. It holds significant academic standing within the East Asian Buddhist Vinaya tradition and serves as an authoritative foundation for later studies in monastic discipline.