2013Unpublished venueRequires access

Comparison of the Mind-nature Theory Between the Confucianists and Zen

Cao Hai-feng

Open publisher page 0 citations

Abstract

the Confucian theory purport is the harmony between man and nature,the Zen inwardness theory is to teach people to insight Buddha,and Buddha are the highest philosophy of Confucianism and Zen,the Zen as the most representative of the Chinese Buddhism,the thought formation and development process will inevitably affected by Chinese traditional culture he said,mind-nature theory in Confucianism and Zen,which have different characteristics and similarities,the final destination is pointing to the concern for life,the ontology of life pursuit,is through the study and practice of the mind,to realize the harmonious and free life.

About this research paper

What this paper is about

the Confucian theory purport is the harmony between man and nature,the Zen inwardness theory is to teach people to insight Buddha,and Buddha are the highest philosophy of Confucianism and Zen,the Zen as the most representative of the Chinese Buddhism,the thought formation and development process will inevitably affected by Chinese traditional culture he said,mind-nature theory in Confucianism and Zen,which have different characteristics and similarities,the final destination is pointing to the concern for life,the ontology of life pursuit,is through the study and practice of the mind,to realize the harmonious and free life.

Why it matters

A significance statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.

Key contribution

A contribution statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.

Method / approach

Method details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Main findings

Findings are not separately available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Limitations

Limitations are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Applications

Application details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Available abstract

the Confucian theory purport is the harmony between man and nature,the Zen inwardness theory is to teach people to insight Buddha,and Buddha are the highest philosophy of Confucianism and Zen,the Zen as the most representative of the Chinese Buddhism,the thought formation and development process will inevitably affected by Chinese traditional culture he said,mind-nature theory in Confucianism and Zen,which have different characteristics and similarities,the final destination is pointing to the concern for life,the ontology of life pursuit,is through the study and practice of the mind,to realize the harmonious and free life.

Key concepts: Gautama Buddha, Harmony (color), Buddhism, Philosophy, Epistemology, Ontology, Chinese philosophy, Philosophy of life

Related papers

Back to paper searchBrowse research topicsOriginal source
Comparison of the Mind-nature Theory Between the Confucianists and Zen — Research Paper | ScholarLens