Hermeneutics and Tradition in the Samdhinirmocana-sutra (Buddhist Tradition) (v. 53)

This book deals with the complex interrelationship between theories of spiritual interpretation and Buddhist notions of tradition and authority with respect to the Samdhinirmocana-sutra, the main spiritual source of the Yogacara school of Indian Buddhism. This study looks at the text from a number of perspectives, including several current methodological models, philological analyses, and historical consideration. The purpose of this approach is to provide a multi-faceted analysis of this complex work. Hermeneutics & Tradition In The Samdhinirmocana-sutra Deals With The Complex Interrelatioship Between Theories Of Scriptural Interpretation And Buddhist Notions Of Tradition And Authority With Respect To The Samdhinirmocana-sutra, The Main Scriptural Source Of The Yogacara School Of Indian Buddhism.this Study Looks At The Text From A Number Of Perspectives Including Several Current Methodological Models, Philological Analyses, And Historical Consideration. The Purpose Of This Approach Is To Provide A Multi-faceted Analysis Of This Complex Work. CONTENTS ......Page 6 FOREWORD ......Page 7 PREFACE ......Page 8 CHAPTER (Samdhinirmocana-sutra)......Page 10 I. INTRODUCTION......Page 12 II. THE TITLE OF THE SUTRA......Page 39 III. THE CONCEPT OF THE ULTIMATE......Page 52 IV. HERMENEUTICS AND TRADITION......Page 89 V. THE THREE WHEELS OF DOCTRINE......Page 114 VI. INTENTION AND MOTIVATION......Page 149 VII. CONCLUSION......Page 172 BIBLIOGRAPHY......Page 177 INDEX......Page 190