Tang · by 道暹述
194,850 · about 650 min
The Commentary on the Nirvana Sutra with Personal Notes is a Buddhist exegetical text authored by the eminent Tang dynasty monk Daoxian, serving as a key work of the Nirvana school from the Northern and Southern Dynasties through the Sui and Tang periods. This work systematically elucidates the profound doctrines of the Mahaparinirvana Sutra, covering themes such as Buddha-nature, the state of Nirvana, and paths of spiritual practice. It reflects the assimilation and development of Indian Nirvana scriptures within Chinese Buddhism. As a crucial text for studying the thought of the Nirvana school, it not only contributed to the maturation of Chinese Buddha-nature theory but also laid a doctrinal foundation for later schools such as Tiantai Buddhism. It holds a pivotal position in the philosophical system of Chinese Buddhism, bridging earlier traditions with later developments.