Some Remarks to Medieval Commentaries on 'Levels' of Discernment of Reality of the Texts by Dongshan Liangjie
Some Remarks to Medieval Commentaries on 'Levels' of Discernment of Reality of the Texts by Dongshan Liangjie
Author(s): Jana BenickáSubject(s): Theology and Religion, Comparative Studies of Religion, 6th to 12th Centuries, History of Religion
Published by: Akadémiai Kiadó
Keywords: Buddhism; Dongshan Liangjie; Caodong; “five positions”;
Summary/Abstract: Dongshan Liangjie (807-869), the founder of the Caodong (Jap. Soto) Branch of Chinese Chan Buddhism, formed and elaborated the theory of “five positions”, or five levels of discernment of true reality. The main philosophical implications of the theory are believed to be rooted in the teachings of the Huayan tradition of Chinese Buddhism, especially in the theory of the “four dharmadhatus”. Many mediaeval commentators of Dongshan's positions seem to accentuate this aspect of his teachings, among many others, Dongshan's direct disciple Cashan Benji and Chan master Yongjue Yuanxian.
Journal: Acta Orientalia Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae
- Issue Year: 56/2003
- Issue No: 2-4
- Page Range: 369-377
- Page Count: 9
- Language: English
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