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The Posthumous Works of Layman Yang Renshan is an important collection by the late Qing dynasty Buddhist layman Yang Wenhui (1837–1911). Yang Wenhui was a key figure in the modern revival of Chinese Buddhism, who founded the Jinling Buddhist Sutra Publishing House and dedicated himself to the collation and circulation of Buddhist scriptures. This work compiles his letters, prefaces, postscripts, and treatises, covering topics such as the interpretation of Buddhist doctrine, textual criticism of scriptures, and the promotion of Buddhist education, reflecting his integrative approach to various Buddhist schools and his emphasis on practical cultivation. The Posthumous Works of Layman Yang Renshan is not only a significant historical document for the study of modern Chinese Buddhism, but has also exerted a profound influence on the development of contemporary Chinese Buddhism, regarded as a model of lay Buddhist practice.