by (侍者)法澄．了舜．普和．希革．惠洇．彌紹．道亨．宗壽 編
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The Extensive Record of Chan Master Xisou Shaotan was compiled by his attendants Facheng, Liaoshun, and others during the Song Dynasty. This work collects Chan Master Shaotan's discourses, poetry, verses, letters, and other writings, comprehensively reflecting his Chan teachings and style of guiding students. Active in the late Southern Song period, Chan Master Shaotan inherited the Linji tradition, emphasizing the realization of one's true nature through direct insight. His language is sharp and profound, yet rich in literary elegance. This text serves as an important document for studying Song Dynasty Chan Buddhism, particularly the development of the Linji school, and holds significant value for understanding Chan philosophy, Song culture, and the historical context of the integration of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism.