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Book SynopsisThis book offers an annotated translation of two of preeminent Chinese Tang dynasty monk Chengguanâs most revered masterpieces. With this book, Chengguanâs Commentaries to the Avatamsaka Sutra and The Meanings Proclaimed in the Subcommentaries Accompanying the Commentaries to the Avatamsaka Sutra are finally brought to Western audiences.
Trade ReviewIn this study . . . Guo Cheen has made a substantial contribution to contemporary Buddhist Studies. Chengguan's commentaries on the Avatamsaka/Huayan Sutra were among the most important endeavors in Chinese Buddhist philosophy. Having them now available in English translation extends our realization that the philosophy of ‘interrelatedness’ is one of the greatest gifts from the Buddhist tradition to our moment in time. -- Dale S. Wright, Gamble Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies/Asian Studies, Occidental College
Table of ContentsIntroduction Background Chengguan’s Doctrinal Contributions An Analysis of the Translation The Annotated Translation Appendix A: Fascicle Nine of A Compilation of the Commentaries and Subcommentaries to the Avataṃsaka Sūtra Appendix B: Outline to the Commentaries to the Avataṃsaka Sūtra Appendix C: Chengguan’s Commentaries to the Avataṃsaka Sūtra, Fascicle One Bibliography Index
