Qing · by 佛閑立科 智一拾遺
13,930 · about 46 min
The Fahua Sutra: Annotations and Discussions, Volume Preface, was compiled by the Qing Dynasty monk Foxian, who established the outline, and Zhiyi, who supplemented the commentary. This work provides an outline and annotations for the "Sutra of the Lotus Flower of the Wonderful Dharma," aiming to clarify the structure of the scripture and elucidate its profound meanings. Its contents include sectional outlines, explanations of terms, and distillation of key concepts, reflecting the Qing Dynasty Buddhist emphasis on systematic study and practical cultivation. This work holds significant scholarly value in the history of Chinese Buddhism, serving as an authoritative reference for the study of the Lotus Sutra and Tiantai school thought, and aids in deepening the understanding of the core teachings of the One Vehicle and Perfect Teaching.