T'ien-T'ai

A school of Chinese Buddhism, founded by Hui Ssu (515-577 CE) and Chih I (538-597 CE), which emphasizes the importance of the 'Lotus Sutra,' one of the integral scriptures of the Mahayana tradition.

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T'ien-T'ai
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
April 15, 2024