Udānavarga (出曜經)

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Yao Qin · Source text translated by 竺佛念

219,228 · about 731 min

The *Chuyao Jing* is a Buddhist scripture translated by the renowned translator Zhu Fonian during the Later Qin dynasty, and it stands as one of the important early texts in Chinese Buddhism. This sutra primarily expounds the teachings of the Buddha, encompassing core doctrines such as methods of practice, the law of karma, and disciplinary precepts, offering clear and practical guidance. As a prominent translator of the early fifth century, Zhu Fonian’s renderings are both accurate and fluent, exerting a profound influence on the spread of Buddhism in China. The *Chuyao Jing* not only reflects the early Buddhist system of thought but also provides invaluable material for the study of the history of Chinese Buddhism. It holds a significant place among the Chinese Buddhist canon and serves as an important reference for understanding the original teachings of the Buddha.