Direct Explanation of the Śūraṅgama Sutra (楞嚴經直解)

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The *Direct Explanation of the Śūraṅgama Sūtra*, composed by the eminent late-Ming dynasty monk Guangmo during the Chongzhen era, is a significant commentary that aims to elucidate the profound principles of the *Śūraṅgama Sūtra* in concise language. This work integrates Chan (Zen) thought with practical cultivation systems, systematically interpreting the sutra’s teachings on the Tathāgatagarbha mind-nature, stages of practice, and states of meditation. It stands as a representative work of the Buddhist revival in the late Ming period. Its straightforward style facilitated its widespread dissemination, and it has been honored as a practical guide for studying the *Śūraṅgama Sūtra*. Holding considerable authority in the history of Chinese Buddhist exegesis, it particularly influenced later traditions that harmonized Chan and doctrinal teachings.