Between the Sacred and the Mundane:Aesthetics and Emotions of the Baojuan of Miao-shan Stories from a Cross-text Perspective
The Miaoshan Story Baojuan is a classic text of Guanyin worship from the Ming and Qing dynasties,highlighting the extraordinary and sacred nature of the Miaoshan story through the princess's remarkable origins,noble character and realm,and arduous path to enlightenment.However,from the early"Xiangshan Baojuan"to the"Guanyin Jidu Benyuan Zhenjing,"and further to the"Xiangshan Guanyin Baojuan"of Jingjiang,there is a noticeable increase in the secular elements of the Miaoshan story.These include the gradual dilution of Buddhist doctrines,increasingly complex family relationships,and more life-like secular trials,particularly the familial affection associated with filial piety,which exudes a rich sense of worldly human emotions.This aesthetic emotional quality,oscillating between the sacred and the secular,is a significant feature of the Baojuan.It not only reflects the influence of the times but also demonstrates the compilers'deep understanding of the aesthetic psychology of the general populace.
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