Ming · by 謝觀光釋
11,795 · about 39 min
The *Explanations of Doubts on the Prajñā Heart Sutra* is a commentary on the *Prajñāpāramitā Heart Sutra* composed by the lay Buddhist Xie Guangguang during the Ming dynasty. This work emerged against the backdrop of a revival in Buddhist doctrinal studies in the Ming period, systematically addressing common questions among Buddhist practitioners of the time regarding the sutra’s core concepts such as emptiness and the five aggregates. Xie Guangguang elucidated the profound meaning of the scripture in accessible language, closely adhering to the thought of dependent origination and emptiness, and emphasized the fundamental role of prajñā wisdom in liberation. This commentary integrates the exegetical methods of traditional Chinese scholarship with the exposition of Buddhist doctrine, representing a characteristic work of lay Buddhist studies in the Ming dynasty. It provides an important reference for later generations in understanding this core Mahāyāna Buddhist scripture and holds a distinct place in the history of Heart Sutra commentaries.