HÌNH TƯỢNG CON NGƯỜI THÂM NGỘ TRONG THƠ THIỀN THỜI LÝ VÀ THƠ THIỀN CÁC NƯỚC ĐÔNG Á

Abstract

During the medieval period, countries within the Sinosphere shared a close relationship in terms of culture and literature. Vietnam, the Korean Peninsula (Korea), Japan, and China experienced parallel timelines of cultural and literary development. Due to many similarities in historical and social conditions, East Asian literature reveals several common features, particularly in Zen poetry. This genre represents a unique artistic achievement and a valuable humanistic legacy of Buddhist literature, serving as evidence of the inseparability of literature and philosophy. Rooted in Buddhist thought, Zen poetry is not merely an artistic form of expression but also a path toward the pursuit of truth, helping individuals confront themselves and life itself. Within this context, the image of the enlightened person emerges as a symbol of wisdom, liberation, and the ultimate truth of Buddhist teachings.