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

Mun, Chanju

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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Review:

...this book will serve as a good reference source for information on the details of Chinese panjiao systems, and all students of Chinese Buddhism should be grateful for Dr. Mun's efforts in providing such a broad, comprehensive, and detailed study.--Paul L. Swanson, Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture "Journal of Chinese Religions "

Synopsis:

The panjiao systems were urgently needed for systematizing the massive and comprehensive translations into Chinese by Kumarajiva (334-412), explains Mun (Buddhist studies, U. of the West, California), and can be considered ended during the time of Fanzang (643-712), after which no significant new translation arrived. He categorizes the systems into

About this edition

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