Longxing Chronicle Comprehensive Discourse (隆興編年通論)

About 隆興編年通論

Song · by 祖琇撰

198,760 · about 663 min

The *Longxing Chronicle* (Longxing Biannian Tonglun) was compiled by the Southern Song dynasty monk Zuxiu. It is an important comprehensive history of Buddhism written in an annalistic style. Completed during the Longxing era of Emperor Xiaozong of Song, the work systematically records the historical development of Buddhism in China from its introduction to the early Southern Song period, presented in chronological order. Its content covers the deeds of eminent monks, the transmission of Buddhist schools, imperial patronage, and the interaction between Buddhism and society, offering rich historical materials with rigorous scholarship. As a representative early comprehensive annalistic history of Buddhism, this book not only preserves a wealth of precious Buddhist texts and historical facts but also provides an essential framework and foundation for later studies of Chinese Buddhist history. It holds a pivotal academic position in the field of Buddhist historiography, bridging earlier and later traditions.