Forest Spring Elder's Commentary on Chan Master Danxia Chun's Verses on Ancient Cases: Xutang Collection (林泉老人評唱丹霞淳禪師頌古虗堂集)

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Song · by 子淳頌古　元 從倫評唱

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"Forest Spring Elder's Commentary on the Song-Ancients of Chan Master Danxia Zichun: The Xutang Collection" is an important Chan Buddhist text from the Song Dynasty, consisting of poetic verses on ancient gong'an composed by Master Danxia Zichun, with later commentary and exposition added by Master Conglun of the Yuan Dynasty. Compiled during the transitional period between the Song and Yuan dynasties, this work brings together Master Zichun's verses in praise of ancient Chan cases, while Conglun's commentaries provide profound analysis of Chan principles, blending the styles of the Linji and Caodong schools. Its content encompasses Chan dialogues, mind cultivation, and essential Buddhist teachings, expressed through refined language and profound thought. Holding a significant place in Buddhist history, it stands as a classic work for studying Song Dynasty Chan thought and the literary form of "songgu" (verses on the ancient) with commentary, exerting a far-reaching influence on the later development of Chan studies.