Song Lian (1310-1381), a Ming dynasty scholar and official, is known for his historical writings and commentaries on Buddhist texts. Zhu Hong (1535-1615), also a prominent Ming monk and scholar, compiled and edited numerous Buddhist scriptures, contributing to their preservation and dissemination. Qian Qianyi (1582-1664), a late Ming and early Qing dynasty scholar, was a prolific writer and critic who also engaged with Buddhist philosophy and scripture.