The History of Doctrinal Classification in Chinese Buddhism: A Study of the Panjiao System - Softcover

Mun, Chanju

 
9780761833529: The History of Doctrinal Classification in Chinese Buddhism: A Study of the Panjiao System
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0761833528 ISBN 13: 9780761833529
Publisher: UPA, 2005

Synopsis

This book examines the schemes for the classification of Buddhist texts and doctrines from their beginnings in the 5th century to Fazang (643-712). The panjiao schemes were among the methods Chinese Buddhist thinkers ordered and systematized the diversity of Buddhist thought. This book theorizes that there are two styles of panjiao schema: sectarian and ecumenical and, through citations and allusions to schema in later presentations, suggests the existence of an interactive relationship between the two styles.

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About the Author

Chanju Mun is an Adjunct Professor of Buddhist Studies at the University of the West. He received his Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Publisher
UPA
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0761833528
ISBN 13 
9780761833529
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
496