Mahāprajñāpāramitā Sūtra Commentary (大品經義疏)

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Hu · by 吉藏撰

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The Commentary on the Meaning of the Mahāprajñāpāramitā Sūtra was composed by the eminent monk Jizang of the Sui and Tang dynasties. It is a significant exegetical work on the Mahāprajñāpāramitā Sūtra. Jizang, the founder of the Three Treatise School, is renowned for his Madhyamaka thought. This commentary integrates Nāgārjuna’s Madhyamaka teachings with the distinctive features of Chinese Buddhism, systematically elucidating the Prajñā doctrine of śūnyatā (emptiness). Its content includes detailed analysis of the scripture line by line, clarification of terminology, and guidance on cultivation practice, demonstrating the rigorous logic of Buddhist doctrinal studies during the Sui and Tang periods. As a pivotal exegesis of Prajñā scriptures in Chinese Buddhist history, it not only advanced the development of the Three Treatise School but also provided an authoritative foundation for later studies of Mahāyāna emptiness. It holds an important position in the intellectual history of East Asian Buddhism.