Fazang

Fazang was a prominent Chinese Buddhist philosopher and scholar during the Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE). He was a central figure in the Huayan School, which emphasized the interconnectedness of all phenomena and the harmonious unity of everything in the universe. Fazang's teachings focused on understanding the nature of reality, emphasizing that all things are interdependent and reflect a single, cosmic truth. His work helped shape Mahayana Buddhism in China, promoting a sophisticated view of the universe as a dynamic, interconnected whole, emphasizing enlightenment through insight into this profound interconnectedness.