Secret Record of the Shurangama Sutra (楞嚴經秘錄)

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Ming · by 一松說　靈述記

211,525 · about 705 min

The Secret Record of the Śūraṅgama Sūtra: Yisong's Explanation and Xingling's Compilation is an important Buddhist commentary from the Ming Dynasty. It consists of Master Yisong's lectures, recorded and compiled by his disciple Xingling. This work emerged against the backdrop of the late Ming Buddhist revival and the convergence of Chan and doctrinal teachings. It provides an in-depth interpretation of the *Śūraṅgama Sūtra* translated by Śramaṇa Pramiti during the Tang Dynasty. The content covers core themes of the sutra, such as the investigation of the mind in seven locations, the discernment of seeing through eight returns, and the twenty-five perfect penetrations. It systematically explains the Tathāgatagarbha doctrine and the stages of practice. Held in high esteem within Buddhism, it is regarded as an authoritative guide to understanding the *Śūraṅgama Sūtra*. It has profoundly influenced Chinese Buddhism, particularly the Tiantai and Chan schools, and remains an indispensable commentary for studying Śūraṅgama thought.