Song · by 善月述
60,064 · about 200 min
The "Shanjia Xuyu Ji" was compiled by the Song Dynasty Tiantai master Shan Yue. Shan Yue was a leading figure of the Shanjia school within the Tiantai tradition during the Southern Song period. This work was composed during the Song Dynasty, a time of flourishing Buddhist doctrinal studies. Its content primarily elucidates the core teachings of the Tiantai Shanjia school. This includes doctrines such as the practice of śamatha and vipaśyanā (calming and insight), the theory of inherent inclusion, and the concept of three thousand realms in a single thought. It also engages in defense of the doctrine and refutes objections raised by the Shanwai school. The book systematically summarizes the theoretical framework of the Shanjia school. It is an important document in the developmental history of the Tiantai school. It holds significant value for the study of Song Dynasty Buddhist thought. It is regarded as a foundational and outline work of Shanjia school doctrine. It occupies an important position within Chinese Buddhism.