当代禅美学研究述评

禅美学在中国古代美学思想的重要组成部分，也是世界美学发展进程中不可忽视的内容，当代禅美学研究在禅美学基本理论问题的探索、佛禅与中国传统文艺形式之间的关系等方面取得了许多进展。研究角度主要是分析禅与艺本质上的深层联系以及从历史遗留下来的文艺作品中总结禅美学的内在规律，研究方式已初步突破传统美学的感悟式思维，而趋向于涉取西方、哲学、心理学的成果。禅美学研究的不足在于研究方法、研究角度存在着视野狭窄的问题。

A Critical Survey of Contemporary Zen Aesthetics

Zen aesthetics is an integral part of aesthetics both of ancient China and of the world. Achievements have been made in contemporary studies of Zen aesthetics, particularly in the area of basic theories and the relationship between Zen and traditional Chinese artistic forms. The studies focus primarily on exploring the deep relationship between Zen and literature and art. Research method has changed a great deal with many scholars resorting to western philosophy and psychology rather than the traditional intuitive way of thinking. The shortcoming of Zen aesthetic studies lies in the narrowness both of research methods and perspective.