About 大梵天王問佛決疑經
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The Sutra of Mahābrahmā Devarāja's Inquiry to the Buddha for Resolving Doubts is a Chinese Buddhist scripture, traditionally recorded or attributed to Tang dynasty monastics, with its specific authorship now unknown. Its historical background is closely linked to the development of Chan (Zen) Buddhist thought, particularly associated with the "Flower Sermon" anecdote. The sutra primarily recounts Mahābrahmā Devarāja's inquiry to the Buddha regarding profound Dharma principles, with the Buddha expounding the mysteries of mind-nature and essential keys to awakening. Its content involves Tathāgatagarbha (Buddha-nature) thought and the core essentials of Chan practice. Although not included in the traditional Chinese Buddhist canon, this sutra has exerted significant influence in the history of Chinese and Japanese Buddhism, especially within the Chan/Zen tradition. It is often regarded as an important text elucidating the mind-to-mind transmission and sudden enlightenment approach of Chan, valued and cited by generations of Chan practitioners.