唐代士族比丘尼出家動機及其活動

The Study of Family Background and Ordination Motivations of Nuns in Tang Dynasty

本文運用正史、僧傳與墓誌銘，探究唐代皇室與士族出身之比丘尼出家動機，進而討論唐代女性信仰佛教面對的問題，以及比丘尼身分與傳統女性身分之衝突，以了解唐代士族女性在面對信仰、宗族與婚姻時之抉擇與應對，兼及唐代士族比丘尼之活動與地位反映的唐代女性意象。

This study employs official historical records, biographies of Buddhist monks, and tomb inscriptions to explore the motivations behind the ordination of nuns from the Tang Dynasty's imperial and aristocratic backgrounds. It then discusses the challenges faced by Tang Dynasty women in their adherence to Buddhism, as well as the conflicts between the identity of Buddhist nuns and traditional female roles. The objective of this research is to gain an understanding of the decisions and responses of aristocratic women in the Tang Dynasty when confronted with matters related to faith, family, and marriage. By doing so, it aims to clarify the image of Tang Dynasty women reflected through the activities and status of aristocratic Buddhist nuns.