Yuan · by 道泰集
149,830 · about 499 min
The *Chanlin Leiju* (Classified Collection from the Chan Groves), compiled by the Yuan-dynasty Linji school monk Daotai, is an important classified compilation of Chan discourse records. Completed during the Yuan dynasty, this work systematically gathers the encounter dialogues, gong'an, and verses of Chan patriarchs since the Tang and Song periods, organizing them into categories by content. Its material encompasses methods of Chan investigation, discussions on mind-nature, and essential principles of practice, reflecting the essence and transmission of Chan thought. As a significant compilation of Chan texts, it not only preserves precious Chan documents but also provides a guide for later students in their inquiry. Occupying a pivotal position in the history of Buddhist Chan, it serves as an important source for the study of Chan thought and history.