1. Wei Daoru 魏道儒 Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, China.
2. Michael Cavayero Peking University, China.
關鍵詞
Huayan jing=華嚴經; “All is one”=一即一切; Huayan School=華嚴宗; Chinese Buddhism=中國佛教
摘要
The discourse surrounding the interplay between the concepts of “one” (or “unity” [yi 一]) and “many” (or “multiplicity” [duo 多]) has been a subject of extensive debate within both premodern and contemporary world philosophy. Within the context of medieval Chinese philosophy, this discourse takes on a particularly rich and nuanced form. The introduction of Buddhism to China significantly influenced discussions on this topic, leaving a profound impact on Chinese philosophical thought. Notably, the Avataṃsaka Sūtra (Ch. Huayan jing 華嚴經, Flower Ornament Sūtra, hereafter Huayan jing) stands out as a pivotal example, epitomizing the Sinitic development of these philosophical ideas.
This study concentrates on a comprehensive examination of the concepts of “one” (yi) and “many” (duo), scrutinizing their relationship within the Huayan jing. Additionally, it explores the interplay between “one” and “many” in the broader context of the Huayan school (Huayan zong 華嚴宗) and Chinese philosophy as a whole. Emphasis is also placed on understanding the influence of the Huayan school’s ideas on broader Chinese philosophical discourse. Furthermore, the study delves into the contemporary Buddhist perspective, specifically investigating the significance of “perfect interfusion” or “interpenetration” (yuanrong 圓融) between “one” and “many.”
目次
Abstract 133 Keywords 133 I. The Special Characteristics of “One” and “Many” and their Relationship in the Avataṃsaka Sūtra (Ch. Huayan jing 華嚴經) 134 II. The Special Characteristics of “One” and “Many” and their Relationship in the Huayan School and Tradition 135 III. The Unique Characteristics of “One” and “Many” in Chinese Philosophy 140 IV. The Huayan School’s Impact on Song Dynasty Confucianism via its discussions of “One” and “Many” 142 V. The Relevance of Huayan Buddhism’s Discourse on the “One” and “Many” in the Contemporary Context 145 Abbreviation 147 Bibliography 147
