“半宗教、半哲学”：《论语点睛》诠释特点及其意蕴

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Abstract As a seminal work exploring Confucian-Buddhist syncretism, OUYI Zhi-xu’s Annotations on the Analects exhibits a “semi-religious and semi-philosophical” character. On the “semi-religious” dimension, the text acknowledges the existence of supernatural forces and draws analogies between Buddhist deities and Confucian sages, while simultaneously emphasizing the moral subject’s self-awareness and autonomous agency, thereby infusing faith with a rational spirit of “immanent transcendence.” On the “semi-philosophical” dimension, it employs Buddhist dialectics to deepen Confucian philosophical principles, yet consistently upholds virtue-based praxis as its orientation, ultimately anchored in Confucian practical rationality. Both dimensions are integrated within the framework of theory of mind-nature, grounded in the doctrine of inherent goodness. This results in a structural synthesis in interpretation: the transcendent dimension of Buddhism enriches the metaphysical depth of Confucian heart-mind theory, while Confucian practical rationality moderates Buddhism’s otherworldly tendencies, ultimately pointing toward a spiritual realm that is both worldly and transcendent. Rather than dissolving the subjectivity of Confucian thought, Annotations on the Analects instead utilizes Buddhist resources to highlight the remarkable inclusiveness inherent in Confucianism itself, as well as its distinctive balance between ultimate concern and practical rationality. It demonstrates an interpretive wisdom that respects the transcendent dimension while elevating subjective rationality, absorbs heterogeneous dialectics while returning to concrete praxis. Thus, the work offers a concrete illustration of the Chinese philosophical tradition characterized by “harmony in diversity” and “comprehensiveness,” while also providing a valuable interpretive approach and methodological insight for contemporary reflections on dialogue and transformation between classical and modern philosophies.

Key words： OUYI Zhi-xu Annotations on the Analects theory of mind-nature “semi-religious and semi-philo-sophical” Confucian-Buddhist syncretism

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LIU Wei. “Semi-Religious and Semi-Philosophical”: The Hermeneutic Characteristics and Implications of Annotations on the Analects[J]. , 2026, 43(2): 152-159.

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