Laywoman Zhi Sutra (優婆夷志)

About 優婆夷志

Qing · by 圓信較定　郭凝之彙編

8,100 · about 27 min

The "Upasika Zhi" (Records of Female Lay Disciples), compiled by Guo Ningzhi and edited by Yuan Xin during the Qing Dynasty, is a collection of Buddhist biographies documenting the spiritual practices of female lay practitioners (upasikas). Completed in the Qing period, this work compiles the cultivation experiences and inspirational stories of devout female lay disciples throughout history, reflecting the development of lay Buddhism among the common people. Its content centers on the principles of karma, moral exhortation, upholding precepts, and reciting the Buddha's name, showcasing the contributions of women to Buddhist practice and their path to liberation. As a historical Buddhist biographical text, while not a core scripture, it provides valuable historical material for the study of lay Buddhism, particularly female practitioners, embodying the spirit of Buddhist equality and secularization.