Two Teachings And Five Periods Of Hui-kuan

Two Teachings And Five Periods Of Hui-kuan

1. sudden teachings (avatamsaka sutra)

2. gradual teachings:

a) the distinct teachings of the three vehicles (prajnaparamitra sutra)

b) the pervasive teaching of the three vehicles (vimalakirti nirdesa and bramaavisecainipariprccha)

c) the restraining and praising teaching (Perfection of Wisdom)

d) the identical-goal teaching (Lotus Sutra)

e) the teaching of eternal abiding (Nirvana Sutra)

See also

• Hui-kuan