Ming · by 朱時恩輯
54,053 · about 180 min
The Record of Lay Practitioners' Transmission of the Lamp, compiled by Zhu Shi'en during the Ming Dynasty, is a Buddhist scripture documenting the cultivation deeds of lay practitioners. Completed in the Ming Dynasty, this work primarily records the cultivation experiences, enlightenment circumstances, and Dharma propagation activities of lay practitioners throughout history, highlighting the significant contributions of lay followers to the development of Buddhism. Compiled from a Chan Buddhist perspective by Zhu Shi'en, it emphasizes the spirit of lay practitioners and monastics jointly upholding the Dharma. The contents encompass meditation practice, enlightenment experiences, observance of precepts, cultivation, Dharma protection, and benefiting sentient beings, providing valuable materials for the study of Chinese Buddhist lay culture. As a Buddhist historical and biographical text, The Record of Lay Practitioners' Transmission of the Lamp holds a unique position among Chan Buddhist scriptures, serving as an important reference for understanding the secularization process of Buddhism during the Ming and Qing dynasties, while retaining guiding significance for contemporary lay cultivation.