南亭长老对《论语》的融会贯通

Master Nanting's Fusion of Buddhism and the Analects of Confucius

南亭长老在讲经说法中时常引用《论语》等儒家典籍。他依据《论语》探讨孔子思想,将仁视为孔子思想的核心。他希望人们借助孔子的光芒体会佛祖的光辉和伟大。他引用《论语》中的相关说法,以方便听众对佛教义理的理解和接受。南亭长老对《论语》的融会贯通,无形中在佛教中展现了儒家经典的思想精彩。

Master Nanting often quoted Confucian classics such as The Analects of Confucious in his lectures. He regarded benevolence as the core of Confucius＇ s thoughts according to The Analects of Confucius. He hoped that people would use the light of Confucius to realize the glory and greatness of Buddha. He used the relevant arguments in The Analects to facilitate the audience＇s understanding and acceptance of Buddhist righteousness. Master Nanting＇s fusion of Buddhism and The Analects of Confucius showed virtually the wonderful ideas of Confucian classics in Buddhism.