Zang Yao; Chinese Buddhist Acdemic; Chinese Buddhist Tripitaka; Buddhist philology
摘要
Scholars recognize that the Zang Yao (Compilation of the Tripitaka,1929-1940) is a model for Chinese modern scholars to compile the Chinese Buddhist Tripitaka. From the perspective of philology, the Zang Yao is not only includes correct errors, but also includes punctuation, subparagraphs, and terminological translation and book synopses. The materials and methods of the Zang Yao have gone far beyond the scope of Chinese classical geography, is the initial establishment of Buddhist philology in the history of modern Chinese scholarship. Summing up compiling experiences, Zang Yao still has practical value for the compilation of contemporary Buddhist literature and Buddhist studies. In addition to a small amount of Sanskrit and Pali literature, the main reference literature of the Zang Yao is Tibetan Buddhist literature. Comparing The Chinese and Tibetan literature has a cultural significance that surpasses the times.
