천태의 지관수행법과 그 현대적 의미

Abstract

In this article, I will introduce Tiantai’s śamatha-vipaśanā practice and examine its modern meaning. Chapter 2 examines 25 expedients, and 25 expedients correspond to preliminary practice in Tiantai’s śamatha vipaśanā practice. These 25 expedients can be broadly approached in three parts. That is the general part, controlling negative mind and developing positive virtues. We can read concreteness of practice in 25 expedients. In chapter 3, we examine four kinds of samādhi. Four kinds of samādhi are classified based on the external form of samādhi. And its practical content includes sitting meditation practice, chanting practice, esoteric practice, and practice that is not limited by format. We can see inclusiveness of practice in four kinds of samādhi. In Chapter 4, we review ten objects ten vehicle meditation. Ten objects presents 10 objects to contemplate, which are presented to prepare for when problems are revealed while practicing śamatha-vipaśanā. And ten vehicle meditation is 10 methods of contemplating. Practicing ten vehicle meditation about ten objects to introduce earlier is ten objects ten vehicle meditation. We can see rigorousness of practice in this ten objects ten vehicle meditation. And I think that the essential perspective presented in Tiantai’s śamatha-vipaśanā practice includes the content that modern practice should pursue.