Ming · by 林弘衍編次
31,866 · about 106 min
The Recorded Sayings of Chan Master Xuefeng Yicun, also known as the Recorded Sayings of Chan Master Zhenjue, was compiled by Lin Hongyan in the Ming Dynasty. This work collects the sayings, teachings, dialogues, and poetic verses of the eminent Tang Dynasty monk Xuefeng Yicun, embodying the essence of his Chan teachings. As a key figure in late Tang and Five Dynasties Chan Buddhism, Master Yicun was a disciple of Deshan Xuanjian and taught many masters such as Yunmen Wenyan and Xuansha Shibei, profoundly influencing the establishment of the Yunmen and Fayan schools. This recorded sayings is an important text for studying his Chan style and the history of Buddhism in the late Tang period, showcasing the direct pointing to the mind and lively, adaptive characteristics of the Chan tradition, holding a revered place in Buddhist history.