Qing · by 溥畹述
13,442 · about 45 min
The "Precious Mirror Commentary on the Śūraṅgama Sūtra" is an important annotation of the Śūraṅgama Sūtra by the eminent Qing dynasty monk Puyuan. Active in the early Qing period, Puyuan possessed profound scholarly cultivation, and this work aims to elucidate the profound principles of the Śūraṅgama Sūtra translated by the Tang dynasty master Paramiti. Using the metaphor of a mirror, the book deeply analyzes the core concepts of the sutra, such as the ever-abiding true mind, the Tathāgatagarbha, and the twenty-five perfect penetrations, systematically clarifying the textual structure to dismantle illusions and reveal truth. This commentary inherits the teachings of the Huayan and Chan traditions, presenting rigorous arguments, and is regarded as one of the authoritative annotations for studying the Śūraṅgama Sūtra. It holds a significant place in the history of Buddhist doctrinal studies and has profoundly influenced later generations' understanding of this essential scripture for awakening.