如何深入大藏經？學習佛法三藏建議
學佛必讀三藏，依大正藏分：
A.、《大正藏》：
〈阿含部〉：五《阿含經》（加入《別譯阿含》，學者也有不同的說法）。
〈本緣部〉：《悲華經》、《菩薩本生鬘論》、《佛所行讚》、《普曜經》、《出曜經》、《佛說義足經》、《法句經》。
〈般若部〉：全。
〈法華部〉：《正法華》等。
〈華嚴部〉：三種不同版本《華嚴經》（40、60、80，以80卷本為主）。
〈寶積部〉：《大寶積經》（中觀、唯識特重此經）。
〈涅槃部〉：40、36卷本《大般涅槃經》（此經說佛性需與唯識宗 慧沼法師等論參讀，才不致於導致誤會），小部經如：《佛說法滅盡經》等亦可參讀。
〈大集部〉：《大方等大集經》60卷本（含〈日藏〉、〈月藏分〉），其他像是《阿差末菩薩經》、《虛空藏》等經大抵皆為此經所收。
〈經集部〉：以止觀、《三昧》、《深密》、《金光明》等經為主。
〈密教部〉：《大日經》等，最好配合《大日經疏》作為參閱。密教傳承眾說紛紜，然以【四聖諦】作為抉擇諸法依據最可參考。
〈律部〉：在家五戒、菩薩戒律。出家律，依照漢語等傳，雖說出家後方能閱讀，然倘若已經志於出家、甚或雖在家，然為避免讓出家法師犯律儀，是否也能深入，此點有許多不同解釋，若能，我個人以為《四分》、《五分》、《有部律》都應該深入。
〈釋經論部〉：全
〈毗曇部〉（四冊）：全
Must-read Tripitaka for learning Buddhism, categorized according to the Taisho Tripitaka:
A. Taisho Tripitaka:
[Agama Section]: The Five Agamas (including the Separate Translation of the Samyukta Agama, though scholars have differing views).
[Jataka/Avadana Section]: Karunapundarika Sutra, Bodhisattva Jatakamala, Buddhacarita, Lalitavistara Sutra, Udānavarga, Arthapada Sutra, Dhammapada.
[Prajna Section]: Complete.
[Lotus Section]: Saddharmapundarika Sutra (Lotus Sutra), etc.
[Avatamsaka Section]: Three different versions of the Avatamsaka Sutra (40, 60, and 80 fascicles, primarily focusing on the 80-fascicle version).
[Ratnakuta Section]: Maharatnakuta Sutra (Madhyamaka and Yogacara place special emphasis on this sutra).
[Nirvana Section]: The 40 and 36-fascicle versions of the Mahaparinirvana Sutra (the Buddha-nature discussed in this sutra must be cross-referenced with treatises by Yogacara masters like Master Huizhao to avoid misunderstanding). Minor sutras such as the Sutra on the Buddha's Prediction of the Dharma's Demise can also be read.
[Mahasamnipata Section]: The 60-fascicle version of the Mahavaipulya Mahasamnipata Sutra (including the Suryagarbha and Candragarbha sections). Other sutras like the Aksayamati-nirdesa Sutra and Akasagarbha Sutra are mostly included in this sutra.
[Sutra Compilation Section]: Primarily focusing on texts related to Samatha-Vipasyana, Samadhi Sutras, Samdhinirmocana Sutra, Golden Light Sutra, etc.
[Esoteric Section]: Mahavairocana Sutra, etc., best read in conjunction with the Commentary on the Mahavairocana Sutra. Esoteric lineages have diverse opinions, but using the [Four Noble Truths] as the basis for discerning all dharmas is the most reliable reference.
[Vinaya Section]: The Five Precepts for laity, and Bodhisattva Precepts. Regarding the monastic Vinaya, according to Chinese traditions, one can only read them after ordination. However, whether one can study them deeply if they aspire to ordain, or even as a layperson to prevent monastics from violating the precepts, has many different interpretations. If permissible, I personally believe the Dharmaguptaka Vinaya (Four-Part Vinaya), Mahisasaka Vinaya (Five-Part Vinaya), and Mulasarvastivada Vinaya should all be studied deeply.
[Sutra Explanation Section]: Complete.
[Abhidharma Section] (Four volumes): Complete.
[Madhyamaka Section]: Complete.
[Yogacara Section]: Complete.
[Treatise Compilation Section]: Complete. For the Hetuvidya (Logic) part, one can read it alongside the great commentary by Master Kuiji and works on Hetuvidya and Yogacara by the Japanese Master Zenju.
[Sutra Commentary Section]: Primarily works by Masters Zhiyi, Jizang, Kuiji, and Huizhao.
[Treatise Commentary Section]: Abhidharmakosa, Vijnaptimatra (Consciousness-Only), and Hetuvidya (Logic).
[Sectarian Works Section]: Primarily works by Masters Zhiyi, Jizang, Kuiji, and Huizhao. Additionally, treatises from the Pure Land school can be referenced. For the Chan (Zen) School, besides the Transmission of the Lamp and the Blue Cliff Record, some recorded sayings can be read depending on one's karmic affinity. The 100-fascicle Zongjing Lu (Record of the Source Mirror) is also a good reference, as it attempts to harmonize Tiantai, Chan, and Yogacara. However, from a contemporary perspective, some contents differ from what Tripitaka Master Xuanzang transmitted; the Zongjing Lu and the Chan School still emphasize the "true mind" (Tathagatagarbha) theory.
[History and Biography Section]: Nandimitravadana, Samayabhedoparacanacakra, Treatise on the Eighteen Schools, Treatise on the Differentiations of the Schools. Additionally, biographies of various masters can be read if time permits.
[Encyclopedia Section]: The 100-fascicle Fayuan Zhulin (Pearl Forest of the Dharma Garden). This text compiles everything from the formation of the universe to the five aggregates, all dharmas, and the dharmas of humans and devas, mostly quoting original sutras and treatises, along with worldly historical books. It was compiled by Sramana Shi Daoshi of Ximing Temple and published by Zhonghua Book Company. Studying the Sanskrit parts depends on individual capacity.
[Non-Buddhist Teachings Section]: Suvarnasaptati (Golden Seventy Treatise/Samkhya-karika), Dasapadartha Sastra (Vaisesika).
[Catalog Section]: Chu Sanzang Jiji (Collection of Records concerning the Tripitaka).
[Ancient Manuscripts Section]: Commentaries on Prajna, Yogacara, etc., depending on one's karmic affinity.
[Apocryphal/Doubtful Texts Section]: Read if you have time. Texts like the High King Avalokitesvara Sutra or the Sutra of the Great Universal Vaipulya Repentance are often sponsored and published by new religious groups. Once you have a profound understanding of the Tripitaka, you will know their nature upon comparison.
The Japanese section in the Taisho Tripitaka: As written on the website, primarily focuses on Kusha (Abhidharma), Yogacara, Sanlun (Madhyamaka), and Hetuvidya.
