A study on morality of the Illustrated Sutra of the One Hundred Parables : Examined from the Ten Wholesome Ways of Actions

• Main Authors: Ting-li Chao, 趙庭莉
• Other Authors: Chun-wei Huang
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2015
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/xa2u55

碩士 === 華梵大學 === 東方人文思想研究所 === 103 === Buddhism is originated from ancient India and has spread over China for more than two thousand years. The moral thought of Buddhism was enriched constantly over two thousand years and became an important part of Chinese traditional ethics. The fable is an ancient literary pattern. It played an important role in enlightenment by virtue of a profound idea and unique aesthetic during the period of human self-consciousness. The Buddhist scripture, "Sutra of A Hundred Parables",is referred to as the Buddha dharma with metaphorical stories. Each parable is formed using story and Buddhist precepts. Not only is it the metaphorical screnpture of Buddhism ,it is also an irreplaceable role for the promotion and popularization of it. The seniors usually researched "Sutra of A Hundred Parables" from Buddhist thought or literary qualities. Nevertheless, this sutra has been given high appraisal by Mr.Lu Xun. It seemed that the sutra maybe worth studying from other aspects. Hence ,the researcher attempts to make an in-depth inquiry with the thought of inspiring people. Therefore, the objective to analyze the practice of good deeds, compassion and equality,as well as putting evil to a halt.It is self-benefiting to explore the Buddhist morality of "Sutra of A Hundred Parables" and analyze the spirits in the sutra by virtue of the criterion of The Ten Wholesome Ways of Action to advocate the moral thought of creating no evil and cultivating all good. In addition, this paper focuses on the role of morality in life of the general community while allowing readers to gain a laugh.