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Unspeakable Things: Sai On's Ambivalent Critique of Language and Buddhism |
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| Author |
Smits, Gregory
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| Source |
Japanese Journal of Religious Studies
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| Volume | v.24 n.1-2 |
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| Date | 1997 |
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| Pages | 163 - 178 |
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| Publisher | Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture=南山宗教文化研究所 |
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| Publisher Url |
http://nirc.nanzan-u.ac.jp/en/
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| Location | 名古屋, 日本 [Nagoya, Japan] |
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| Content type | 期刊論文=Journal Article |
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| Language | 英文=English |
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| Abstract | This article examines Sai On's understanding of language and its correspondence with reality within the context of Confucianism, Buddhism,
and the politics of eighteenth-century Ryukyu. Well aware of the limitations of language in conveying profound metaphysical truths, Sai On criticized Buddhists for their alleged erudition while displaying considerable
rhetorical skill and erudition himself. Though a critic of Buddhism, Sai On，s writings suggest a strong Zen influence. Like most other Confucians，
he accepted the Buddhist-inspired understanding of a material world
whose basis was constant change and sought to create a stable society by
mastering the principles of change. The ambivalence in Sai On's critique
of language use and Buddhism is in part a reflection of a broader problem
many Confucians experienced in dealing with foundations and change,
and in reconciling Buddhist and Confucian truths. |
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| ISSN | 03041042 (P) |
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| Hits | 812 |
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| Created date | 1999.07.14 |
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| Modified date | 2017.08.25 |
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