No. 1241-B靈岩妙空和尚註證道歌
侍者 德最 集
昔世尊於靈山拈一枝華。迦葉微笑。乃至吾有正法眼藏分付於汝。謂之證也。又永嘉大師本習天台止觀。四威儀中常冥禪觀。因詣曹溪六祖。往復問答乃蒙印澄。祖留一宿。時謂一宿覺。遂作此謌。以其所證之道述而書之。故謂證道謌也。
Song of Enlightenment Commentary (證道歌注)
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The Commentary on the Song of Enlightenment is a work by the Song Dynasty monk Yan Qi, providing annotations to the Song of Enlightenment by the Chan Master Yongjia Xuanjue. Completed during the Northern Song period, this text is an important document within the Chan tradition. Through line-by-line commentary, Yan Qi elucidates the essential principles of Chan contained in the Song of Enlightenment, covering topics such as the nature of mind, stages of practice, and the concept of sudden enlightenment, blending insights from both the Northern and Southern schools of Chan. Known for its clarity and directness, his commentary serves as a vital bridge for students seeking to understand Yongjia's Chan teachings. In Buddhist history, this commentary is regarded as an authoritative text for studying Song Dynasty Chan thought and the transmission of the Song of Enlightenment, exerting a profound influence on the later development of Chan philosophy and holding a distinguished position in both religious and academic spheres.