Application of Phenomenological Method in Buddhist Studies
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Using the phenomenological method to interpret and practice Buddhist thought, this approach focuses on explaining core concepts such as dependent origination and emptiness theory, and their deepening impact on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. It aims to establish a dialogue framework between phenomenology and Buddhist thought. Through literature review and theoretical comparison, it particularly highlights the potential connection between the phenomenological subtraction and Buddhist meditation practices. By accurately depicting the positions of perception and consciousness in both philosophical systems, it interprets Buddhist epistemology from a phenomenological perspective, revealing the similarities and differences in their methodologies for exploring the essence of 'reality.' Additionally, it analyzes how the phenomenological method reinterprets Buddhist practices, which is valuable for enhancing the understanding and development of epistemology in both philosophical identities through cross-cultural and cross-school exchanges. The phenomenological method and Buddhist thought, when analyzed equally in epistemology and praxis, exhibit a remarkable complementarity and the potential for deep integration.
Author: Yu Qian
Language: English
Topic: Indian and Buddhist Studies
Subfield: Religious studies
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4412617258