英文摘要
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This article studies the synthesis of the Three Teachings (Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism) by Du Wenhuan. Du Wenhuan was a famous military general in the late Ming, who came from a powerful family in Yulin, Shaanxi province. He spent much of his career in military service on the battlefields of the contested areas of northern China. When he retired from the military, Du transformed himself into a religious leader and promoted the synthesis of the Three Teachings based on the Huijaoan, a private building compound for retreat and religious activities that Du built in 1604. Du Wenhuan was a passionate writer and maintained connections with many famous scholars of the time. This article discusses the life and thought of Du Wenhuan and traces his contribution to the synthesis of the Three Teachings. Although Du had a close relationship with Daoism, his synthesis had strong Confucian roots. For the origins of Du's thought we must also look to one of his teachers Tu Zongjun, an inspector-general and a disciple of Li Cai. This article also offers a comparison of Du's and Tu's thoughts. The case study of Du's synthesis of the Three Teachings raises important questions about late-Ming intellectual and religious culture.
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