教きょう相そう判はん釈じゃく

noun

classification of Buddhist sutras and teachings

A technical term in Buddhist studies referring to the systematic categorization and evaluation of sutras according to their content, depth, or doctrinal standpoint. Used in scholarly or sectarian contexts.

• 天てん台だい宗しゅうの教きょう相そう判はん釈じゃくは、法ほ華け経きょうを最さい高こうの教おしえと位い置ちづける。

  The Tendai school's classification of sutras places the Lotus Sutra as the highest teaching.