DAO-AN’S PHILOSOPHICAL JOURNEY- DHYĀNA TO PRĀJNA

Abstract

Several prominent monks had contributed to all aspects of Chinese Buddhism. Most of them were related to separate fields such as Literature, politics, religion, economy e.t.c. They could take part in many social activities and hold important positions in Chinese society. Many of them were scholars, philosophers, sociologists, and courtiers of the king also. His activities were changing the status of monks in China. There were many more fourth-century monks who became famous in Chinese Buddhist history such as Kumarajiva, Fo-tu-teng, Hui-Yuan, Dao an and so on, but it is not possible to discuss all in one research paper. Hence, I have specified the topic with "Role of Dao-an and his philosophical journey”.