A Brief Discussion on Chan–Pure Land Syncretism in Dunhuang: Centered on Dunhuang Literature
Religions July 15, 2026 Xiao Lin
This article investigates the convergence of Chan and Pure Land practices in medieval Dunhuang, highlighting a fluid and integrative religious phenomenon that challenges conventional sectarian boundaries. Drawing on a rich corpus of manuscripts, including treatises, lecture notes, liturgical texts, and portrait praises, the study demonstrates how meditation-centered approaches, often associated...