Xianjue Zongcheng (先覺宗乘)

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Qing · by 圓信較定　郭凝之彙編

48,909 · about 163 min

The "Xianjue Zongcheng," compiled by Guo Ningzhi in the Qing Dynasty and collated by Yuan Xin, is a significant Chan Buddhist text. This work collects the recorded sayings, encounters, and essential teachings of eminent Chan masters from the Song and Ming dynasties, such as Dahui Zonggao and Miyun Yuanwu, systematically presenting the tenets and cultivation system of the Linji school. As a continuation of the Chan transmission records, it serves not only as a core document for studying the evolution of Chan thought during the Ming and Qing periods but also embodies the Chan tradition of directly pointing to the mind, seeing one's nature, and attaining Buddhahood. Holding a pivotal position in Buddhist history that bridges past and future, it provides an essential foundation for later practitioners to investigate Chan teachings.