No. 1517-A
聖人作於周之世。而先後雖殊。至於化人。以大中至正之道。則無異矣。時之變遷。法之献替。 扆峯和尚心棲禪那。神游史籍。摘其實。疏其蹟。以資觀覽。如鑑目前。興歎慕之志者。有所激勵焉。
至元后丙子。佛成道日。承事郎福州路福寧州判官薛天祐安道拜題。
Successive Dynasties' Buddhist Mirror (歷朝釋氏資鑑)
About 歷朝釋氏資鑑
Yuan · by 熙仲集
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The *Historical Mirror of Buddhism Through the Dynasties* was compiled by the monk Xizhong during the Yuan dynasty. Composed against the backdrop of the development of Buddhist historiography in the Yuan period, this work systematically collects historical Buddhist events, biographies of eminent monks, and records of interactions between the imperial court and Buddhism from ancient times through the Yuan dynasty. Its content is presented in an annalistic format, encompassing key historical facts such as sectarian transmissions, sutra translations, and temple constructions, serving a dual purpose as both a historical compilation and a mirror for governance. As a significant comprehensive history of Buddhism from the Yuan dynasty, it not only preserves rare Buddhist documents but also provides an authoritative foundation for studying the developmental lineage of Chinese Buddhism, holding a milestone status in the field of Buddhist historiography as a link between past and future.
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AI translation for reference only — not authoritative, not a statement of final truth. Awakening of the Dharma requires personal practice.