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 societies who are unfamiliar with Chinese tradition, culture and language. It is, therefore, of considerable significance in enabling scholarly readers who do not have access to Chinese originals to gain a well-rounded and diversified appreciation of Madhyamaka interpretation. The topic is not only important in the theoretical approach but also critical to a practitioner to comprehend Chinese Buddhism for a Right Path towards cultivation and for its ability to be a good reference work.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Chang-Qing Shih
Chang-Qing Shih by the lay name of Teo Thiam Teng is a Chinese Buddhist monk based in Singapore. He obtained his Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies at Bristol University (UK), 1998, based on this work. The same piece of work is also available in Chinese published in Taiwan. 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. Presently, he is a religious teacher for English and Chinese dharma chasses at The Mahaprajna Buddhist Society in Singapore and is also actively involved in the propagation of Dharma activities. His principle also requires him to give various talks and presentations whereby he was the Spiritual Advisor of the Buddhist Society at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) for two years (1998-2000). Similarly, he was invited by the Buddhist Society at National University of Singapore (NUS) to propagate the Dharma. HE is a member of U.K. Association for Buddhist Studies (UKABS).
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