PHILOSOPHY AND SOTERIOLOGY OF THE SCHOOL OF CHINESE BUDDHISM TIANTAI
Bulletin of the Buryat Scientific Center of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences January 1, 2023 DOI: 10.31554/2222-9175-2023-49-104-111 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractChinese Buddhist schools, particularly Tiantai, treat meditation as a soteriological practice inseparable from philosophy. The theory of two truths (conventional and ultimate) demonstrates how philosophical understanding and meditative realization are unified. In Tiantai, the practice known as zhi guan (calmness and insight) serves as the link between theoretical doctrine and practical cultivation, revealing that meditation is not merely a technique but an expression of philosophical insight. The article explicates how zhi guan embodies the unity of philosophy and meditation, showing that soteriological progress depends on integrating both.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Buddhism |
| Keywords | Soteriology Chinese buddhism Chinese philosophy Theology Religious studies |
| Key finding | Argues that the Tiantai School's meditation practice of zhi guan serves as a link between philosophy and practice, with the theory of two truths revealing their unity. |
Abstract
The article is devoted to the soteriological practice of the schools of Chinese Buddhism -the practice of meditation, its relationship with philosophy.The significance of the theory of two truths revealing the essence of the unity of philosophy and meditation is shown.On the example of the meditation practice of the Tiantai School, known as zhi guan, an explication of the relationship between philosophy and meditation is given.The content of this practice, which acts as a link between the theory and practice of the Tiantai School, is disclosed.