The Existence or Nonexistence of the Mind of Buddha: A Debate between Faxingzong and Faxiangzong in Chengguan''s Interpretation

Author: Imre Hamar

Source: Acta Orientalia Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae, Volume 56, Numbers 2-4, 27 November 2003 , pp. 339-367(29)

Publisher: Akademiai Kiado

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Abstract:

One passage of the Stra Manifestation of the Tathgata is studied in this article. The central question of this passage is whether the Tathgata has mental activity like ordinary people. The exegetes of medieval China recognised the ambiguity of Indian Buddhist tradition on this topic. These monks attempted to harmonise the different views under the rubric of perfect teaching, i.e. the Huayan teaching. This article includes a translation of Chengguan's commentary on this passage, as it is not only the most elaborate explanation of the text, but also a good example of how Chinese commentaries interpreted scriptural sources.

Keywords: mental activity; Avatamsaka S?tra; Chengguan; commentary; Tath?gata

Document Type: Research article

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