The "Zhenzheng lun" by Xuanyi

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A Buddhist Apologetic Scripture of Tang China

By Thomas Jülch

Series: Monumenta Serica Monograph Series

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The Zhenzheng lun is a significant Chinese Buddhist treatise composed as a dialogue between a Daoist and a Buddhist master, highlighting the refutation of Daoist criticisms and the promotion of orthodox Buddhist views. Written in the late 7th century, it reflects the political and religious strategies under Empress Wu Zetian's reign.
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Ideal for scholars and students of Chinese Buddhism, religious studies, and historical political propaganda, as well as readers interested in interreligious dialogues and ancient Chinese philosophy.

The Zhenzheng lun 甄正論 (T 2112, Treatise of Revealing the Correct) is a Chinese Buddhist apologetic treatise with a distinct anti-Daoist stance in three juan.

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The Zhenzheng lun 甄正論 (T 2112, Treatise of Revealing the Correct) is a Chinese Buddhist apologetic treatise with a distinct anti-Daoist stance in three juan. It is organised as a dialogue between a Daoist, the "Venerable Obstructed by Customs" (zhisu gongzi 滯俗公子), and the Buddhist "Master Revealing the Correct" (zhenzheng xiansheng 甄正先生), in which the former is gradually led towards an orthodox Buddhist understanding by the latter through the refutation of his various arguments against Buddhism.

Composed in the late 7th century, the text was authored depending on the political interests and strategies of Wu Zhao 武曌 (624–705), who in 690 was enthroned as Empress Wu Zetian 武則天.

This study by Thomas Jülch offers a richly annotated and complete translation of The Zhenzheng lun along with an introductory part that focuses on reconstructing the political and propagandistic circumstances relevant to the understanding of The Zhenzheng lun.