“格义”翻译方法的双向性比较

A Comparative Study on the Translation of Buddhist Scriptures and the Translation of Ancient Chinese Philosophical Works in Terms of Geyi

佛经的"格义"是"以华格梵",涉及概念对译、观念比较、思想体系的构建等水平由低到高的活动,佛经翻译由此而臻于完善。中国哲学典籍的"反向格义"是"以西释中",对于拉近两种传统十分必要,同样包含概念对译、观念比较等内容。"格义"翻译方法的双向性比较,能够为中国典籍的翻译带来更具价值的思考。

Geyi,'analogical interpretation ',is a way of interpreting and translating Buddhist sutras with recourse to Chinese ideas,ranging from matching concepts,comparing ideas to building systems of thought,with the result of pushing sutra translation to new heights. The interpretation of Chinese thought with recourse to Western philosophy is called Fanxianggeyi, 'reverse analogical interpretation ',which is also about bringing two cultures closer and involves similar procedures. A comparison of Geyi and Fanxianggeyi may give valuable inspiration to the translation of ancient Chinese philosophy.