唐代文士崇佛之日常表现

Daily Performance of Literati with Buddhism Worship in Tang Dynasty

佛教发展到唐代,极为鼎盛,上至帝王贵族,下至庶民百姓纷纷礼敬三宝、信奉虔诚。此时的文人士大夫多涉足释教,他们的崇佛在日常生活中也有多个层面的表现。或游宿寺院;或与僧交游;或在日常宗教实践中进行斋戒,诵经念佛,抄写佛经;又常有斋僧之举。崇佛文士还与志同道合之僧俗结社;并撰写了大量的释教碑、游记序文等佛教相关作品。其日常崇佛举动一方面是唐代佛教繁荣的反映,另一方面也对佛教的发展起着促进作用,并推动了佛教文学的创新和发展。

The development of Buddhism in China reached its prime in the Tang Dynasty, with disciples from royal and noble families and among common people. Many of the literati then were involved in Buddhism, which could be seen in their daily life. They visited temples and associated with monks. They practiced fast, chant or copy Buddhist scriptures. They organized societies with monks and other persons with same interests. They wrote lots of Buddhist works, such as tablet inscriptions and relevant travel notes. Their daily practice of worshiping Buddhism refleeted the booming of Buddhism in the Tang Dynasty, and promoted the development of Buddhism as well as promoted the innovation and development of Buddhist literature.