About 淨土聖賢錄續編
Qing · by 胡珽述
48,959 · about 163 min
The Continued Records of Pure Land Sages and Worthies, compiled by the lay Buddhist Hu Ting during the Qing Dynasty, is an important historical and biographical work of the Pure Land school. Completed in the Qing era, it follows the format established by Master Lianchi's "Records of Pure Land Sages and Worthies" from the Ming Dynasty, gathering biographies of monastics and lay practitioners from both the Ming and Qing dynasties who cultivated the Pure Land method and demonstrated signs of rebirth in the Pure Land. Its contents include the practical cultivation accounts of eminent monks, great virtues, lay devotees, and ordinary believers, showcasing the widespread adoption and practice of the Pure Land teachings. This work not only extends the completeness of the Pure Land school's historical records but also strengthens the credibility and instructional value of attaining rebirth through Buddha-name recitation. It provides a significant foundation for Pure Land faith and holds a pivotal role in Buddhist history by connecting past and future. It remains an essential text for studying the lineage and practice of the Pure Land tradition.