Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s8.t3.10

v1.c7.s8.t3.10

*Mahaparinirvana-sutra* defines a new boundary between nirvana and world, which maintains the independence of Buddhist sangha to a certain extent. But from the view of Buddhism going deep into the secular society, it is not as convenient as the theory of Madhyamika, because “reality nirvana” theory of Madhyamika provides an important theoretical basis for Mahayana going deep into secular society for religious activities.