一音敎와 自己哲學의 글쓰기

Abstract

I think of hermeneutics as a basic element of Buddhist studies because there exists a document called The Whole Buddhist Canon(大藏經) within the tradition. Since the time when the canon was completed, Buddhist studies have thus far evolved centered around the commentaries and interpretations of the canon. The problem is, despite naming it as "interpretation," they do not necessarily mean the activities of figuring out the original meaning of the canon as well as the intention of the author, and then restoring and reconstructing the original text. Such interpretations are neither intrinsically possible, nor desirable to perform because of the lapse of time between the canon and the interpreters. I think it is better for interpreters to prioritize their full understanding of the exact context of the canon before they perform the task of translation as an integration in a horizontal level, that is, the union between the context of the canon and that of the interpreter. What is more important, at this point, is that each interpreter suggests his or her subjective philosophy in some way or another. I believe that Buddhist studies can be renovated and be improved as different interpreters display their own philosophies during the process of expounding the canon from various aspects. Therefore, the methodological problem is how to suggest one's subjective and unique philosophy. .... I have completed framing the manual from a methodological regard on how to read the canon/Buddhist documents. The only tasks left would be putting it into action and creating its outcome.