摘要
When learning about the history of Buddhism in Vietnam,it is impossible not to mention the veteran bonzes of Linji School and Caodong School who traveled to Cochinchina to propagate Buddhism in the 17th century by sea.Zen Master Yuan Shao,known as one of the pioneers of Linji Chan School,laid the foundation for the formation and development of this school which still exists today.Based on previous studies from the perspective of Buddhist cultural exchanges between Cochinchina and China at that time,this article focuses on analyzing the social context,biography and preaching of Yuan Shao,a well-known zen master,in this area in order to present the significance of his contributions to Cochinchina Buddhism.The research methodology of the article is mainly based on the analysis and comparison of historical documents,records,related archeology.The above basic contents will be presented in an objective and systematic way as well as some raised scholarly debate is still ahead.
基金
This article is the phased achievement of the Guangxi University for Nationalities’introducing talents and launching scientific research project in 2021.Project name:“Study on the Maritime Silk Road and Buddhist cultural exchanges between China and Vietnam in the 17th-18th century”.
