Looking through the historical context of Chan and Pure Land fusion, Zhongfeng Mingbeng (1263-1323 CE), a distinguished Chan master of the Yuan dynasty, seemingly followed the thoughts of YongmingYanshou. He influenced the developmental orientation of Chinese Buddhism after Ming and Qing dynasties. The main theme of this thesis is Zhongfeng Mingbeng’s thoughts on Chan Buddhism and Pure Land. It also seeks to investigate into the rationales behind Zhongheng’s fusion of Chan Buddhism and Pure land and the implications of the fusion. This thesis is divided into six chapters. The first chapter is an introduction. The second chapter discusses the historical background of Zhongfeng’s Chan and Pure Land fusion, and also elaborates his lifetime deeds. The third chapter explains in details the characteristics of Zhongfeng Mingbeng’s thoughts on Chan Buddhism and Pure Land. The fourth chapter dwells on the practical aspects of Zhongfeng’s thoughts and sketches the influence of his thought. The fifth chapter elaborates the contemporary practices of Chan and Pure Land in Taiwan. The sixth chapter presents the conclusion of this thesis.
