The development of traditional Chinese medicine is inseparable from the profound influence of Buddhist culture. Since Buddhism was introduced to China in the Han Dynasty, monks have assumed the dual responsibilities of medical treatment and preaching.
The development of traditional Chinese medicine is inseparable from the profound influence of Buddhist culture. Since Buddhism was introduced to China in the Han Dynasty, monks have assumed the dual responsibilities of medical treatment and preaching. Especially in the Tang Dynasty, the famous medical scientist Sun Simiao integrated the Buddhist theory of "medical prescriptions" and greatly enriched the diagnosis and treatment system of traditional Chinese medicine.
The Tripitaka contains more than 400 medical classics, which provide a valuable theoretical basis for later monk doctors and practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine. Even today, many monks are still devoted to the study of traditional Chinese medicine, setting up medicine gardens in temples, collecting herbs, and seeing patients in person, continuing the concept of "compassion-based" treatment.