Mahāyāna Madhyamaka Commentary (大乘中觀釋論)

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Song · by 安慧菩薩造 · Source text translated by 惟淨等

25,800 · about 86 min

The Mahāyāna Madhyamaka Commentary, composed by the Indian Master Sthiramati, was translated into Chinese during the Song Dynasty by the scripture translator Wei Jing and others. This treatise is an important text of the Madhyamaka school, with Prajñā thought as its core, elucidating the correct view of the Middle Way that arises from dependent origination, is empty of inherent nature, and transcends the two extremes, refuting attachment to the real existence of phenomena. Its content deeply integrates the principles of Yogācāra and Madhyamaka, reflecting the trend of fusion between Tathāgatagarbha thought and śūnyatā in Mahāyāna Buddhism. It holds a pivotal position in Buddhist history, serving as a key text for studying the interaction between the Madhyamaka and Yogācāra schools, and has profoundly influenced the development of doctrinal studies in Chinese Buddhism.