Vimalakirti Sutra Commentary Outline (維摩經疏科)

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The *Vimalakirti Sutra Commentary Outline* is a structural analysis of the Buddhist scripture *The Vimalakirti Sutra*, composed by the eminent Sui dynasty monk Zhiyi. Created during the golden age of Chinese Buddhism, this work systematically organizes the sutra's structure to provide learners with a clear framework. Its content primarily outlines and categorizes the sutra spoken by Vimalakirti, revealing the profound principles of the Dharma Gate of Non-Duality and the Bodhisattva Path. As an important text of the Tiantai school, this commentary outline not only demonstrates Zhiyi's doctrinal classification system but also serves as key literature for understanding lay practice and the Wisdom of the Mahayana tradition. It holds a pivotal academic role in the Chinese Buddhist commentarial tradition, bridging earlier and later developments.