Journal of Jishou University(Social Sciences) ›› 2009, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (4): 33-38.

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Laozi Huahujing and the Argument between Buddhism and Taoism

  

  1. (Department of Philosophy,Central South University,Changsha,Hunan 410083,China)
  • Online:2009-07-15 Published:2012-03-25

Abstract: Laozi Huahujing is a Taoism scripture relating to how Lao-Tzu cultivates Buddhism,and is also a scripture argued by Taoism and Buddhism.It covers three important points:Lao-Tzu’s birth time;how Lao-Tzu cultivates Buddhism;and why Lao-Tzu cultivates Buddhism.Since it came out,this scripture has roused sharp criticism from Buddhism and has been greatly challenged.This paper discusses the authenticity of the content of the scripture,and analyzes the reasons for it.

Key words: Laozi Huahujing (a Taoism scripture), argument between Taoism and Buddhism

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