Fǎjiè ānlì tú 法界安立圖
Diagrams of the Establishment of the Dharma-Realm compiled by 仁潮 (Réncháo / Bèilín Réncháo, 錄)
About the work
A three-juan late-Míng systematic exposition by Bèilín Réncháo 貝琳仁潮 of the Buddhist fǎjiè 法界 (dharmadhātu) cosmological structure, with topographical-cosmological diagrams. The work belongs to the late-Míng Buddhist cosmographic tradition that systematised the foundational Buddhist cosmological materials (Sumeru cosmology, the trichiliocosm, the six paths, etc.) into accessible visual-textual form for late-imperial readership.
Abstract
The composition is bracketed within the late-Míng productive period (1573–1644).
Translations and research
- Sadakata, Akira. Buddhist Cosmology: Philosophy and Origins. Tokyo: Kōsei, 1997. (For the broader Buddhist cosmographic tradition.)
- Strong, John S. The Buddha: A Beginner’s Guide. Oxford: Oneworld, 2009.