釋門自鏡錄條目
- 業繫長遠錄一
- 勃逆闡提錄二
- 輕毀教法錄三
- 妬賢嫉化錄四
- 忿恚貪鄙錄五
- 俗學無裨錄六
- 懈慢不勤錄七
- 害物傷慈錄八
- 飲噉非法錄九
- 慳損僧物錄十
十科所收凡七十三條(雅誥二章。事蹟七十一人。附見十四人)。
釋門自鏡錄卷上
Self-Mirror Record of the Buddhist Order (釋門自鏡錄)
About 釋門自鏡錄
Tang · by 懷信述
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The *Shimen Zijing Lu* (Self-Reflection Record of the Buddhist Community) was compiled by the Tang Dynasty monk Huaixin. It is a significant Buddhist work focused on moral exhortation and the law of cause and effect. Written in a blend of historical biography and anecdotal notes, the book collects stories of karmic retribution—both good and bad—experienced by monks and lay followers throughout history. Its purpose is to warn practitioners to examine themselves carefully, maintain vigilance, and strictly uphold the precepts. The content deeply reflects the social practices and ethical views of Tang Dynasty Buddhism, offering important documentary value for the study of Chinese Buddhist history, folk beliefs, and the concept of karma. Not only did this work strengthen Buddhism’s role in moral education, but it also provided later generations with a mirror for self-cultivation, securing it a unique place among the classics of Chinese Buddhism.