Tripitaka Catalog (藏經值畫一目錄)

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The *Cangjing Zhihua Yimu* (Catalog of Buddhist Scriptures with Illustrations) is an important work of Buddhist bibliography, compiled by the eminent monk Daokai and others during the Ming Dynasty. This catalog emerged against the backdrop of a Buddhist revival and flourishing scripture-printing projects in the late Ming period, aiming to systematically organize and record the contents of the Tripitaka (Buddhist canon) published at that time. The work provides detailed cataloging and textual examination of the volumes, chapters, editions, and illustrations of the Buddhist canon, offering invaluable material for later research on the versions and circulation of the Tripitaka. Holding a pivotal position in Buddhist philology, this catalog serves as a crucial reference for studying the history of Tripitaka printing in the Ming Dynasty and Buddhist art, making a significant contribution to preserving the completeness and accuracy of Buddhist scripture transmission.