Wisdom; Cultivation of the Bodhisattva Path to Perfection; Contemplation Over Five Kalpas; the Dharmākara Story; the Dà āmítuó jīng
摘要
This paper addresses the formation of the doctrine of wisdom in the Dharmākara story of the Dà āmítuójīng. This question is approached in the following ways. I commence with a brief treatment of the importance of the Píngděngjué jīng. Secondly, I compare the first paragraph of the Dharmākara story of the Dà āmítuó jīng with its counterparts in other versions. Thirdly, I consider, on the basis of three key-words, why the translator of the Dà āmítuó jīng created these 129 characters, which comprise several vows, but which do not exist in any other version. Finally, I discuss the paragraphs relating to the term 二十四願, by which may assist in determining the purpose of the translator who edited the Dà āmítuó jīng. Key-words: Wisdom; Cultivation of the Bodhisattva Path to Perfection; Contemplation Over Five Kalpas; the Dharmākara Story; the Dà āmítuó jīng.
目次
Abstract 15 Introduction 15 1. The Importance of the Píngděngjué jīng 16 2. The Perfection of Wisdom in the Story of Dharmākara 16 3. The Special 129 Characters 19 4. A Metaphorical Story for Cultivating the Bodhisattva Path 21 5. The Meaning of the Phrase 二十四願 22 Conclusion 24
