Perfect Enlightenment Sutra (圓覺經類解)

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Song · by 行霆解

90,052 · about 300 min

The "Classified Exegesis of the Sutra of Perfect Enlightenment" is a commentary by the Song Dynasty monk Shi Xingting on the important Buddhist scripture, the "Mahāvaipulya Sūtra of Perfect Enlightenment." This work emerged during the Song Dynasty, a period of flourishing Buddhist doctrinal studies in China, reflecting the profound exploration of Perfect Enlightenment thought by scholars of the time. Through a categorized analytical approach, Master Xingting systematically elucidates key teachings of the Sutra of Perfect Enlightenment, such as the Tathāgatagarbha doctrine, stages of practice, and the principles of sudden awakening and gradual cultivation, providing a clear framework for the scripture. As a significant commentary in the history of Perfect Enlightenment studies, this work not only aids in understanding the profound meanings of the sutra but also holds an important place within the Chinese Buddhist exegetical tradition. It is a key text for researching Song Dynasty Buddhist thought and the transmission of the Sutra of Perfect Enlightenment.