Ming · by 沙門寂照編
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The "Compendium of Buddhist Terminology Explicated" in eight volumes was compiled by the Ming Dynasty monk Jizhao. This work emerged against the backdrop of the maturation of Chinese Buddhist doctrinal studies, aiming to systematically organize and precisely explain specialized terms and terminology found in Buddhist scriptures. Its content is extensive, covering various categories of terms such as teachings, figures, texts, and institutions, with definitions striving to trace their origins to the classics, being concise and authoritative. This book is an indispensable reference for the study of Chinese Buddhism, providing later scholars with an important foundation for correctly understanding Buddhist concepts, and holds a significant position in the history of Buddhist literature and lexicography.