Baizhang Pure Rules Verification Record (百丈清規證義記)

About 百丈清規證義記

Qing · by 儀潤證義

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The "Baizhang's Pure Rules with Commentary and Meaning" was elucidated by the monk Yirun of the Qing Dynasty, serving as an annotation and exposition of the "Baizhang's Pure Rules" originally established by Baizhang Huaihai of the Tang Dynasty. Centered on the Chan monastic system, this work details temple organization, monastic rituals, daily practice, and regulations for monastic duties, systematically compiling the management and cultivation guidelines for Chan monasteries. Its content bridges past and future, integrating Vinaya with the distinctive style of the Chan school, thereby forming a crucial foundation for the administration of Chinese Buddhist monasteries. It has profoundly influenced the development of later pure rule systems and holds authoritative status in the history of Buddhist institutions.