Heart Sutra (楞伽經心印)

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Qing · by 圅昰疏

128,404 · about 428 min

The *Lankavatara Sutra Heart Seal* is an authoritative commentary on the important Buddhist scripture, the *Lankavatara Sutra*, composed by the eminent Qing dynasty monk Hanshi. Hanshi, also known as Chan Master Tianran Hanshi, was a distinguished monk of the Caodong school during the late Ming and early Qing periods. His work was written against the backdrop of the turbulent historical transition between the Ming and Qing dynasties, aiming to elucidate the true meaning of the Dharma. The core content of this commentary revolves around the Tathāgatagarbha (Buddha-nature) thought in the *Lankavatara Sutra*, systematically explicating the essentials of Yogācāra (Consciousness-Only) philosophy and meditation practice, while emphasizing the Chan (Zen) principles of the innate awakening of the mind and sudden enlightenment to Buddhahood. As an outstanding representative among commentaries on the *Lankavatara Sutra*, this work integrates insights from Yogācāra and Chan, presenting a rigorous and systematic framework. It has exerted a profound influence on later Buddhist doctrinal studies and practical cultivation, serving as a vital text for understanding Tathāgatagarbha thought and Ming-Qing Buddhist philosophy.