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The [[Mahayana]] [[Buddhist]] school of [[Huayan]] is best known for its teachings on the mutual relationship of all [[phenomena]]. It is sometimes called the [[Flower Garland]] or [[Avatamsaka]] school, because its {{Wiki|principle}} [[scripture]] is the [[Avatamsaka]] ([[Flower Garland]] or [[Flower]] Ornament) [[Sutra]]. | The [[Mahayana]] [[Buddhist]] school of [[Huayan]] is best known for its teachings on the mutual relationship of all [[phenomena]]. It is sometimes called the [[Flower Garland]] or [[Avatamsaka]] school, because its {{Wiki|principle}} [[scripture]] is the [[Avatamsaka]] ([[Flower Garland]] or [[Flower]] Ornament) [[Sutra]]. | ||
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| − | This [[teaching]] is illustrated in the [[Avatamsaka Sutra]] by the {{Wiki|metaphor}} of {{Wiki|Indra's Net}}. The net, also called the [[Jewel]] Net of [[Indra]], reaches infinitely in all [[directions]], and in the knots of the net are an [[infinite]] number of jewels. Each {{Wiki|individual}} [[jewel]] reflects all of the other jewels, and the reflected jewels also reflect all of the other jewels. | + | [[Huayan]] originated in 6th century [[China]] from the work of [[Tu-shun]] (or [[Dushun]], 557–640); [[Chih-yen]] (or [[Zhiyan]], 602-668); and [[Fa-tsang]] (or [[Fazang]], 643–712). The foundational [[teaching]] of [[Huayan]] is the "[[universal]] [[causality]] of the [[dharmadatu]]," which points to the [[nature]] of [[existence]]. |
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| + | According to [[Huayan]] teachings, all [[beings]] and [[phenomena]] are complete and {{Wiki|perfect}} [[manifestations]] of the [[absolute]], or [[dharmadatu]], s [[limitless]], all-pervading {{Wiki|matrix}} in which all [[phenomena]] arise, abide, and cease. Thus, all [[phenomena]] are reflections of all other [[phenomena]]. | ||
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| + | This [[teaching]] is illustrated in the [[Avatamsaka Sutra]] by the {{Wiki|metaphor}} of {{Wiki|Indra's Net}}. The net, also called the [[Jewel]] Net of [[Indra]], reaches infinitely in all [[directions]], and in the knots of the net are an [[infinite]] number of [[jewels]]. Each {{Wiki|individual}} [[jewel]] reflects all of the other [[jewels]], and the reflected [[jewels]] also reflect all of the other [[jewels]]. | ||
| − | In 740 the {{Wiki|Chinese}} [[monk]] Shen-hsiang introduced brought [[Huayan]] to [[Japan]], where it is called "[[Kegon]]." Today [[Japanese]] [[Kegon]] is the largest remnant of the [[Huayan]] school remaining, but its teachings greatly influenced [[Zen]] and many other [[Mahayana]] schools. | + | In 740 the {{Wiki|Chinese}} [[monk]] [[Shen-hsiang]] introduced brought [[Huayan]] to [[Japan]], where it is called "[[Kegon]]." Today [[Japanese]] [[Kegon]] is the largest remnant of the [[Huayan]] school remaining, but its teachings greatly influenced [[Zen]] and many other [[Mahayana]] schools. |
| − | Also Known As: [[Kegon]] ([[Japanese]]), Hwaeom jong ([[Korean]]) | + | Also Known As: [[Kegon]] ([[Japanese]]), [[Hwaeom jong]] ([[Korean]]) |
| − | Alternate Spellings: [[Hua-yen]], Huáyán Zōng | + | Alternate Spellings: [[Hua-yen]], [[Huáyán Zōng]] |
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Latest revision as of 13:53, 26 December 2023
The Mahayana Buddhist school of Huayan is best known for its teachings on the mutual relationship of all phenomena. It is sometimes called the Flower Garland or Avatamsaka school, because its principle scripture is the Avatamsaka (Flower Garland or Flower Ornament) Sutra.
Huayan originated in 6th century China from the work of Tu-shun (or Dushun, 557–640); Chih-yen (or Zhiyan, 602-668); and Fa-tsang (or Fazang, 643–712). The foundational teaching of Huayan is the "universal causality of the dharmadatu," which points to the nature of existence.
According to Huayan teachings, all beings and phenomena are complete and perfect manifestations of the absolute, or dharmadatu, s limitless, all-pervading matrix in which all phenomena arise, abide, and cease. Thus, all phenomena are reflections of all other phenomena.
This teaching is illustrated in the Avatamsaka Sutra by the metaphor of Indra's Net. The net, also called the Jewel Net of Indra, reaches infinitely in all directions, and in the knots of the net are an infinite number of jewels. Each individual jewel reflects all of the other jewels, and the reflected jewels also reflect all of the other jewels.
In 740 the Chinese monk Shen-hsiang introduced brought Huayan to Japan, where it is called "Kegon." Today Japanese Kegon is the largest remnant of the Huayan school remaining, but its teachings greatly influenced Zen and many other Mahayana schools.
Also Known As: Kegon (Japanese), Hwaeom jong (Korean)
Alternate Spellings: Hua-yen, Huáyán Zōng
