The Treatise of Pairs (Volumes 1-6) (雙論)

About 雙論

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The *Shuang Lun* (Treatise of Dual Discourse) is Guo Zhezhang's modern collation and commentary on a significant Buddhist treatise, comprising six volumes. This treatise originates from ancient Indian Buddhism, employing a unique method of bidirectional argumentation to elucidate core Buddhist doctrines such as dependent origination and emptiness, forming a rigorous systematic exposition. Guo Zhezhang's work is based on historical Sanskrit originals and multiple ancient Chinese translations, integrated with modern scholarly research, striving to restore the original form of the classic and provide clear interpretation. This treatise holds an important position in the history of Buddhist thought, regarded as one of the foundational works of the Madhyamaka school, profoundly influencing the doctrinal development of both Chinese and Tibetan Buddhism, and is a key text for understanding the wisdom of prajñā and emptiness.