Essential Scriptures Collection (諸經要集)

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Tang · by 道世集

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The "Compendium of Essential Scriptures" compiled by the eminent Tang Dynasty monk Master Daoshi is a significant Buddhist encyclopedia. Completed in the early Tang period, this work systematically extracts and categorizes the core teachings and parables from Chinese-translated Buddhist sutras, covering key themes such as karma, cultivation methods, and ethical precepts. Through its concise compilation, it provides a convenient study path for Buddhist practitioners. Not only does it reflect the high achievement of Buddhist textual organization in the Tang Dynasty, but it also laid the foundation for later monumental works like the "Forest of Gems in the Garden of Dharma." Occupying a pivotal role in the history of Buddhist scriptures, it serves as an indispensable classic for the study of Chinese Buddhist thought and literature.