No. 1394-A
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Zen Master Miao Lun's Recorded Sayings (斷橋妙倫禪師語錄)
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The Recorded Sayings of Chan Master Miao Lun was compiled by his attendants Wen Bao and Shan Jing during the Southern Song Dynasty. It contains the master's teachings, Dharma talks, sharp dialogues, and poetic verses. The text deeply elucidates Chan's philosophy of mind and nature, integrating the Linji school's style, emphasizing the direct pointing to the human mind and realizing one's true nature to attain Buddhahood. This record is an important document for studying Song Dynasty Chan Buddhism, particularly the development of the Linji school. It reflects Master Miao Lun's rigorous yet dynamic teaching style and holds a pivotal position in Buddhist history, bridging past and future traditions while offering clear practical guidance for Chan practitioners.
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AI translation for reference only — not authoritative, not a statement of final truth. Awakening of the Dharma requires personal practice.