Republic of China · by 弘一錄
7,065 · about 24 min
Excerpts from the Rituals of Taking Refuge in the Buddhist Gate, compiled by the Venerable Master Hongyi of the Republican era. This work is based on the *Rituals of Taking Refuge in the Buddhist Gate* by the Vinaya Master Daoxuan of the Tang Dynasty, from which its essential teachings are extracted. During the Republican period, Buddhism faced the challenges of the times, and Master Hongyi dedicated himself to the revival of the Vinaya School and the systematization of scriptures, hence this compilation. The content systematically elucidates the ritual practices for Buddhists to take refuge in the Three Jewels—the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha—including practices such as paying reverence, making offerings, and upholding precepts. The entire text emphasizes that a mind of reverence is the foundation of practice, reflecting the rigorous spirit of Vinaya studies. This compilation is an important ritual text in Chinese Buddhism, holding significant value for the study of Buddhist ceremonies and Vinaya thought, and serves as an authoritative guide to practice for modern Buddhists.