Key Points and Characteristics of Tiantai Buddhism and the Faxiang (Chinese Yogācāra) School
August 14, 2024
Bymaryann
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.
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