Tang · by 道暹述
211,948 · about 706 min
The Fahua Jing Wenju Fuzheng Ji, composed by the eminent Tang dynasty monk Dao Xian, serves as a crucial commentary on the *Fahua Wenju*—the profound exegesis of the Lotus Sutra by the Tiantai patriarch Zhiyi. Authored during the zenith of Chinese Buddhism, this work aims to assist practitioners in correctly grasping the profound meanings within the text's phrases, elucidating the doctrinal and contemplative thought of the Tiantai school. Its content closely follows the sutra's structure, analyzing terminology and concepts, integrating the practices of śamatha and vipaśyanā, and engaging with the doctrinal discussions of contemporary Buddhist scholarship. As a pivotal text within the Lotus Sutra commentarial tradition, it reinforces the theoretical framework of the Tiantai school, providing an authoritative foundation for the study of Tang dynasty Buddhist thought and the teachings of Zhiyi, holding a significant position within the corpus of Chinese Buddhist scriptures.