The importance of qing (情) in Huiyuan's (慧远) theory of karmic retribution (报应论) is primarily manifested in two aspects: first, "resonating with things through qing (以情感物)", where qing serves as...The importance of qing (情) in Huiyuan's (慧远) theory of karmic retribution (报应论) is primarily manifested in two aspects: first, "resonating with things through qing (以情感物)", where qing serves as the medium and premise for the interaction between body and spirit;second, "resulting in retribution due to qing (因情致报)", where qing is the direct cause of retribution. Huiyuan's theory of karmic retribution is an innovative theoretical development based on both the Chinese theory of resonance between individuals and objects and the Indian Buddhist theory of karmic retribution through rebirth. On the one hand, it systematically inherits the Chinese theory centered around individuals, objects, and qing;on the other hand, it redefines the concept of qing according to Buddhist doctrines. Huiyuan's theoretical construction of karmic retribution is a striking example of the adaptation of Buddhism to the Chinese context during the Wei-Jin period (220-420).展开更多
基金This paper presents the interim findings from the project "A Social History of the Everyday Life of Chinese Buddhist Monastics"(Project No.17ZDA233)a key project funded by the National Office for Philosophy and Social Sciences of China
文摘The importance of qing (情) in Huiyuan's (慧远) theory of karmic retribution (报应论) is primarily manifested in two aspects: first, "resonating with things through qing (以情感物)", where qing serves as the medium and premise for the interaction between body and spirit;second, "resulting in retribution due to qing (因情致报)", where qing is the direct cause of retribution. Huiyuan's theory of karmic retribution is an innovative theoretical development based on both the Chinese theory of resonance between individuals and objects and the Indian Buddhist theory of karmic retribution through rebirth. On the one hand, it systematically inherits the Chinese theory centered around individuals, objects, and qing;on the other hand, it redefines the concept of qing according to Buddhist doctrines. Huiyuan's theoretical construction of karmic retribution is a striking example of the adaptation of Buddhism to the Chinese context during the Wei-Jin period (220-420).
