英文摘要 |
The myth of Narcissus explains the origin of a lovely flower growing near water. Derived from the mythic account, the term “Narcissism” stimulates rich speculations in the field of art, literature and psychology. While the term invites negative connotations in western critique, this study reexamined the myth through the Buddhist perspective to shed a different light on it. Dharma extracts from the myth not only the samsaric existence of all sentient beings but also the potential of liberation through the spiritual transcendence of interbeing. The contents of this study are divided into three parts: samsara, karma and interbeing. The first part explores the suffering Narcissus and other characters have to endure. Their samsaric existence consists in the ceaseless emotional responses to external circumstances. The second part discusses the cause of their suffering, explicating the factors that contribute to their agony and anguish. The third part illustrates the relation of Narcissus’ transformation to interbeing. The Dharma mirror eflects a distinctive meaning from the myth and gives the tragic story a positive twist. |