Tung-Ming Chao

This lecture primarily introduces the key philosophical characteristics and points of two major Buddhist schools during the Sui and Tang dynasties in China: Tiantai Buddhism and the Faxiang (Chinese Yogācāra) School. The content will focus on the doctrines and distinctive features of these two Chinese Buddhist schools, providing a concise yet comprehensive explanation of their philosophical ideas. The aim is to highlight the contributions and unique significance of Chinese Buddhism to human thought.