Abstract

In this paper, the source of “the Aspect of Harmonization between Emptiness and Being” is estimated. Firstly, “Where do the four phrases related to the dispute between Emptiness and Being originate from?” Kuījī(窺基) criticized the four theories under the condition that Bhāvaviveka(淸辯) adopts the theories. It is presumed that Wonhyo used Kuījī’s idea.
 Secondly, “Where did the way the third party reconciles the debate come from?” Woncheuk(圓測) placed participants in the Commentary of the Humane Kings Sutra (仁王經疏), with the first being the student of thought of Consciousness-only, the second being Bhāvaviveka, and the third being Dharmapāla(護法). It is presumed that Wonhyo accepted Woncheuk’s idea.
 Thirdly, “Where did the idea that Emptiness is not different from Being come from?” Based on the theory of dependent origination that emphasized interdependence and independence, the 「First Chapter」 of Sān-lùn school(三論學) declared the relationship between Emptiness and Being. After accepting the chapter, Wonhyo is presumed to have described the idea.
 Lastly, “Where did the idea of comparing empty space come from?” The Treatise on the Stages of Yoga Practice (Yogācārabhūmi-śāstra) has the simile of empty space and Wonhyo seemed to accept the idea. Then, unlike the treatise, he compared the dependent nature (paratantra-svabhāva) and the imaginary nature (parikalpitah-svabhāva) to the space and the shape.

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