A Study Of The Mu’an Xingtao:An Obaku Monk In Late Ming Dynasty

Mu’an Xingtao is an eminent monk of Obaku in late Ming dynasty,but also went to Japan to promote Buddhism,dissemination Obaku culture made outstanding contributions to culture greats,but so far the academic study of its rather weak.With the theme of "A study of the Mu’an Xingtao:An Obaku monk in late Ming dynasty",this paper discusses the life experience of Master Mu’an,especially the historical facts of his journey to Japan,as well as his thoughts,including the image of Mu’an and his historical influence.The first chapter:This chapter briefly introduces the background of the Times and Buddhism at that time and focuses on the experience of Mu’an in late Ming Dynasty,including his teenage life,the karma of being born into the Buddha,the experience of enlightenment after he was a monk,the process of enlightenment,and the process of becoming the heir to Obaku.The second chapter:The Early Days of Mu’an in Japan.This chapter mainly discusses his career of the Promote Dharma after his journey to Japan,Including the reasons、the preparations and the process for eastward voyage and refers to his main activities in Japan.The third chapter:The Promotion of Mu’an in Huangbo Mountain of Kyoto.This chapter summarizes the successful experience of the development of Obaku in Japan based on the clue of his activities of promoting Buddhism after he inherited Obaku’s ancestors.The fourth chapter:Explores Mu’an’s thoughtsThe fifth chapter:According to the text Analyzing the image of Mu,an,Evaluateing his achievements and historical influence.The paper uses the interpretation method of the text and analysis to restore Mu’an this historical figure to the context,combined with Mu’an writings related text,making detailed sort of Mu’an of innovative.the conclusion to Obaku of Japan’s experience in development,in addition to induction Mu’ an thought,and analysis Mu’an character have a certain degree of innovation.