《坛经》偈语内容探析

Content Analysis of Buddhist's Hymns from The Mandala Sutra

《坛经》中的偈语既是《坛经》的重要组成部分之一,也是《坛经》思想内容精华的聚焦。这些偈语,一般都置于相对完整独立的篇章或段落末尾之处,或感悟,或括要,或释疑,或补遗,或寄望,或赠勉,或明志,或遗嘱,殊途而同归:都起着画龙点睛的作用。其思想内容虽受统于佛理之魂,但博大精深,灵活丰富,勉为梳理,可以归整为感悟,释禅,教诲、勉励,自分和谶语五类。

The Buddhist hymns are not only the important part of The Mandala Stttra, but also the highlight of essence of The Mandala Sutra. These Buddhist＇s hymns are usually placed at the end of the relatively independent chapters or paragraphs. They are mainly about inspiration, or conclusion, or resolving doubt, or supplementing, or best wish, or encouraging, or commitment, or last will. All Buddhist＇s hymns lead to the same destination： bringing out the crucial point. Although the content is bound by the Buddhist＇s doctrine, it is profound and plentiful. Buddhist＇s hymns can be sorted into five categories： inspiring, explaining deep meditation, teaching, encouraging and predicting.