Tan Jin Anthology (鐔津文集)

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Song · by 契嵩撰

143,697 · about 479 min

The *Tan Jin Anthology* is the collected works of the Northern Song dynasty eminent monk Qisong. Living during the Song dynasty, a time of blending Confucianism and Buddhism, Qisong actively defended the Dharma through writing in response to anti-Buddhist sentiments. Based on the collected works of Master Mingjiao, this anthology includes his essays, letters, petitions, and other writings. Its core content vigorously advocates the unity of the three teachings—Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism—particularly by comparing the Buddhist Five Precepts to the Confucian Five Constants. It features renowned pieces such as "On the Original Teaching" and "On Filial Piety," which harmonize the conflicts between Confucianism and Buddhism. This work systematically addresses the criticisms of Buddhism by Confucian scholars of the time, solidifying Buddhism's position in Chinese intellectual history. It profoundly influenced the later sinicization of Buddhism and the discourse on the relationship among the three teachings, making it a key text for studying Song dynasty Buddhist history and intellectual thought.