法華文句記卷第一(上)
唐天台沙門湛然述
Fahua Wenju Ji (法華文句記)
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Tang · by 湛然述
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The Commentary on the Words and Phrases of the Lotus Sutra, composed by the eminent Tang dynasty monk Zhanran, stands as an authoritative exegesis on Great Master Zhiyi's *Words and Phrases of the Lotus Sutra*. This work emerged during a pivotal period in the development of the Tiantai school, systematically elucidating the essential doctrines of the Lotus Sutra, including its classification of teachings, interpretation of scripture, and methods of contemplation and practice. Through this commentary, Zhanran established the comprehensive doctrinal system of the Tiantai school's Perfect Teaching. It is honored as one of the three major commentaries of the Tiantai tradition and has profoundly influenced the development of doctrinal studies in Chinese Buddhism. It remains a vital classical text for the study of Tiantai thought and the teachings of the Lotus Sutra.
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AI translation for reference only — not authoritative, not a statement of final truth. Awakening of the Dharma requires personal practice.