修持與療癒之間：六朝隋唐之佛教醫療實踐初探=In Between Spiritual Cultivation and Healing: Preliminary Studies on the Healing Practices of Chinese Buddhism from the Six Dynasties to the Tang
This paper applies a macro perspective to determine the possible dimensions of so-called "Buddhist medicine" in the context of Chinese Buddhism. Through reviewing secondary sources, I hope to present a rather clear context on the correct research development of this topic. I will follow the encyclopedic way of thinking and summarize the concepts on the essence of body, mind and being recorded in the Chinese Buddhist canon. I will treat them as insider perspectives and fundamental theories of spiritual cultivation and healing for further discussion. Following that, I will explore two sub-issues. The first is about the conflict on observing monastic discipline and medical treatment. The second is on healing illness caused by contemplative practices. Through these two aspects, I hope to gain a better understanding on the health issues one has to face during serious religious practices. It is also my hope to inspire more young scholars to engage in this interesting research field in Taiwan.
