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An annotated translation of the Chung-lun : with Nagarjuna's Middle stanzas, a basic text of Chinese Buddhism

Abstract

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The thesis comprises a critical introduction and complete translation into English of the Chinese Buddhist text 'Chung-lun' (Middle Treatise), T. 1564, Kumärajiva's translation of a commentary on Nägärjuna's mülamadhyamakakarikä (Middle Stanzas) by Vimaläksa (or Pingala), dated 409AD. The translation consists of twenty-seven chapters corresponding to the divisions of the kärikä. The notes to the translation discuss ideas, arguments and allusions in the Treatise as well as textual issues and points of translation.

Degree

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Ph.D
Level dc:type.qualificationlevel
doctoral
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University of Leeds
Year dc:date.issued
1984

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Bocking, Brian Christopher

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uk.bl.ethos.515608
OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:etheses.whiterose.ac.uk:928

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Bocking, Brian Christopher. An annotated translation of the Chung-lun : with Nagarjuna's Middle stanzas, a basic text of Chinese Buddhism. doctoral thesis, University of Leeds, 1984.