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The *Extensive Record of Chan Master Baiyun Shouduan* is a compilation of the teachings of the eminent Song Dynasty Chan master Baiyun Shouduan of the Yangqi lineage within the Linji school. It was edited by his disciples, including Chuning, Zhiben, Zhihua, and Fayan, and incorporates content from the *Haitan Lu*. Compiled during the peak of Chan Buddhism in the Northern Song period, this work systematically records Master Shouduan's dialogues, teachings, koans, and verses. It embodies the distinctive style of the Yangqi school, blending the vigorous directness of Linji with the profound elegance of the Yunmen tradition. As a key Chan text, this record serves as an important source for studying Song Dynasty Chan thought and the development of the Yangqi lineage, offering enduring guidance for practitioners.