Sifen Lü Mingyi Biaoshi (四分律名義標釋)

About 四分律名義標釋

Ming · by 弘贊輯

349,863 · about 1166 min

The "Exposition of Terms and Meanings in the Four-Part Vinaya," compiled by the eminent Ming dynasty monastic preceptor Hongzan, is a significant Vinaya work that provides explanations of terms and concepts found in the Four-Part Vinaya. This text emerged against the backdrop of the revival of Buddhist Vinaya studies in the late Ming period, aiming to elucidate the terminology, concepts, and institutional meanings within the Four-Part Vinaya, thereby assisting learners in accurately comprehending the essence of the precepts. Its contents systematically organize the core terms of the Vinaya Pitaka, offering explanations in conjunction with practical application, thus possessing high practical utility and scholarly value. In Buddhist history, this work is a key document for studying the thought and preceptual practice of the Vinaya school within Chinese Buddhism, exerting a profound influence on the subsequent development of Vinaya studies and serving as an important foundation for the monastic community's observance of precepts and cultivation.