Qing · by 通旭集
8,288 · about 28 min
The Putuo Genealogical Record of Patriarchs (Compiled by Tongxu) is a Buddhist scripture compiled by the eminent monk Tongxu of the Qing Dynasty, completed during the Kangxi reign. Tongxu, a venerable monk of Mount Putuo, served as the abbot of Puji Temple on Mount Putuo and dedicated himself to propagating the teachings of the Pure Land and Chan schools. This work systematically records the life stories, Dharma discourses, and essential instructions on practice of successive patriarchs of Mount Putuo. Its content encompasses core doctrines such as the dual cultivation of Chan and Pure Land, precepts and rituals, and rebirth in the Pure Land. It serves as an important text for studying the Buddhist history of Mount Putuo and the integration of Chan and Pure Land traditions during the Qing Dynasty. As an authoritative record of the patriarchal lineage of Mount Putuo, this text holds significant status within Chinese Buddhism, particularly for its profound influence on the dissemination of Pure Land faith and patriarch veneration. It remains an essential classic for Buddhist practitioners to study.