No. 1563-B
大光明藏。橘洲曇少雲秉史筆勾索佛祖機緣。摭而為書。使學者詳其旨歸。於宗門非小補也。然後人傳寫。爭寶之而真贗相半。四明明禪人校定元本。刊行須得同志之士與賢士大夫相助發揮之。重說偈曰。
佛祖親傳真命脉 橘洲筆底發淵源
郁乎光𦦨十萬丈 只貴知音一印傳
寶祐乙卯自恣日 徑山石谿 心月 書
Great Illumination Treasury (大光明藏)
About 大光明藏
Song · by 寶曇述
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Baotan is a work authored by a monk of the Yangqi branch of the Linji school during the Southern Song Dynasty. This text belongs to the category of Buddhist commentaries and annotations, primarily providing systematic interpretation and organization of important Buddhist scriptures. Its content covers the theory of mind-nature, methods of practice, and the philosophy of ultimate reality, integrating the perspectives of Chan (Zen) Buddhism with traditional scriptural teachings. The discussions are both profound and accessible, structured with rigorous coherence, reflecting the trend of integrating Chan and doctrinal teachings in Song Dynasty Buddhism. In Buddhist history, it holds significant academic value as a bridge between past and future, serving as an important document for studying the evolution of Buddhist thought during the Song and Ming dynasties. It is particularly esteemed by both the Chan and doctrinal schools of Buddhism.