This
book originates from a thesis work whereby it is one of the first
comprehensive study of Chi-Tsang`s treatment of The Two Truths in
English. The work aims to build up a strong interest in readers,
particularly, people in Western socities who are unfamiliar with
Chinese tradition, culture and language. The topic is not only
important in the theoritical approach but also critical to a
practitioner to comprehend Chinese Buddhism for its ability to be a
good reference work.
Ching-Qing Shih by the lay name of Teo Ehiam Teng is a Chinese Buddhist
monk based in Singapore. He obtained his Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies at
Bristol University 1998, based on this work. His research interests lie
in Madhyamaka philosophy in Chinese Buddhism where his article is
published in the Journal of Chung-Hwa Buddhist studies in Taiwan.
" a critical study of chi-tsang`s (549-623) AD) . Theory of two truths
namely worldly truth (Shih-ti) and the truth of supreme meaning
(ti-yi-ti) .....an illuminating work which rewards the patient reader
with knowledge and insights into the development of Buddhism in East
Asia." ---------Hsi Lai Journal of HUmanistic Buddhism Vol. 6, 2005
".......a valuable work for scholars of Chinese Buddhism and for those
interested in the development of Madhyamaka in Buddhism of East Asia."
--------The Middle Way Vol. 80, No. 3, Nov., 2005