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 2023 DOI: 10.31554/2222-9175-2023-49-104-111 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Buddhism |
| Keywords | Soteriology Chinese buddhism Chinese philosophy Theology Religious studies China Law |
| Key points | 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.