Sthiramati

Sthiramati (6th century CE) was an Indian Buddhist monk and philosopher of the Yogacara school. He was a prominent commentator on Abhidharma and Yogacara philosophy.

Background

Sthiramati was born in India and received training in the Yogacara and Abhidharma traditions. He became a renowned scholar at the great Buddhist university of Nalanda, where he taught and composed important philosophical works.

Spiritual Contribution

Sthiramati authored the Triṃśikā-bhāṣya, an important commentary on Vasubandhu’s Thirty Verses on Consciousness-Only. He also composed works on Abhidharma philosophy, including detailed analyses of the factors of consciousness and their interactions.

Legacy and Impact

Sthiramati’s commentaries remain influential in both Indian and East Asian Buddhist philosophy. His works were transmitted to China, Korea, and Japan, where they influenced the development of the Faxiang (Consciousness-Only) school.

Verification Notes

• 6th century CE Yogacara philosopher
• Based at Nalanda University
• Author of the Triṃśikā-bhāṣya