On the Tibetan Historiography and Doxography of the 'Great Debate of bSam yas'
Tibetan studies: Proceedings of the 5th Seminar of the International Association of Tibetan Studies, Narita 1989
Format:
Conference Paper
Publication Date:
199200/1992
Publisher:
Naritasan Shinshoji
Place of Publication:
Narita, Narita-shi, Chiba-ken
Pages:
237-244
Sources ID:
123226
Collection:
Tibetan and Himalayan Library
Visibility:
Public (group default)
Abstract:
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This article presents some of the problems involved in trying to piece together the actual events and setting of the debate that is reported to have taken place between disciples of the Indian Buddhist Kamalaśīla and the Chinese monk Hwashang, or Ho-shang Mo-ho-yen, in Tibet in the eighth century. The article critiques conclusions of previous studies, and offers some tentative alternatives. It also emphasizes what the 'Great Debate' meant for subsequent Tibetan civilization and how it framed the understanding of important philosophical differentiations. (Ben Deitle 2006-03-02)
Format:
Print media (print or manuscript, including PDFs)
Frequency of Publication:
Irregular
Subjects:
International Association of Tibetan Studies