The Influence Of Kumārajīva On Chinese Buddhism Culture

Kumārajīva in a far-reaching historical figures buddhist culture in the history of our country, he made an indelible contribution to the buddhism in China. The dharma activities of master Kumārajīva make Dharma Drum revive in Yan Fu and Although Master Mitian did pioneer and Sengzhao Huiyuan as auxiliary , the profound study of Buddhism is accomplished master dictates.The impact of Kumārajīva Chinese buddhist thought and culture from the following three aspects:First, the impact of the Chinese translation of Buddhist scriptures.Master Kumārajīva the pioneers and founders of Chinese Buddhism, make an end of the "Graig righteousness period", the translation of Buddhist opened a new century and it was established in the immortal pyramids in the history of Chinese Buddhism. It can be said, no Kumārajīva , no Chinese Buddhism. All his life, He translated more than thirty Famous Buddhist.scriptures such as《big should Theory》,《Compromise Theory》,《tip lian hua jing》,《Amount by mituo》,《the king boluomi dao》.His translation of Buddhist scriptures are as much as hundreds of volumes, They spread wide impact and fundamentally change the face of Buddhism in China, so that a truly clear outline of Chinese Buddhism began to show in front of the world, and the Chinese Buddhism entered the era of great development.Second, the impact on the Chinese Buddhist philosophy. The spread of the Buddhist before master Kumārajīva mostly rely on supernatural powers to manifest, master Kumārajīva brought the<Mahayana empty pope theory>from east , its abundant Contents greatly inspired the Chinese philosophy, Metaphysical discussion in WeiDynasty and Jin Dynasty were increased to a higher level . His translation of nationality of the Chinese Buddhist factions had mostly become the classic case basis for legislation. His translation of large items and pieces "of Wisdom Sutra" is Important theoretical books of Wisdom at that time ;he translated the "Offerings" which is considered as a treasure of Chinese literature; his translation of the "Diamond Sutra" and "Heart Sutra" is the most cited in the Chinese Buddhist scriptures; his translation of "Amitabha Sutra" is a classic one of the basic Pure Land Buddhism; his translation of the "Lotus Lotus Joaquin "contributed to the formation of Tiantai; his translation of the" Zhong theory "," Bai theory "and " twelve doors'theory " were the basis of"three discussion faction"which is founded by the monk Jicang in Sui and Tang Dynasty ,《ten lives shiva sand pelatiah》is the classic theory of the the Huayan faction.His classic translation of the Chan books and Jielu books also had a significant impact. Kumārajīva 's translation of nationality for Buddhism in China provide a solid foundation and buddhist philosophy could cntend with confucianist and Taoists..From then on , buddhist philosophy became an important part of Chinese cultureThird, the impact on the Chinese Buddhist culture. Master Kumārajīva's translation made an important reference to the later master of prose, poetry, drama, fiction, especially for the Buddhist statues and paintings, The temple and pagoda which is popular around the whole country formed a unique pattern of Chinese architecture and a solid foundation for the building of future generations. Statues and murals in cave temples throughout the country became the psychological structure of Chinese culture and Injected fresh blood into the national spirit, a long history of traditional Chinese culture, an integral part. It has become the integral part of the Chinese traditional culture in the long history.