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The Recorded Sayings of Chan Master Zhenxie Qingliao was compiled by his attendants Dechu and Yichu, among others, containing the master's Dharma discourses, teachings, verses, letters, and other works. It systematically presents his Chan philosophy, centered on the practice of Silent Illumination Chan and the nature of mind, advocating the cessation of deluded thoughts and direct, luminous awareness. As a pivotal figure in Chan Buddhism during the transition between the Northern and Southern Song dynasties, Zhenxie Qingliao's thought bridged earlier and later traditions, exerting a profound influence on the development of the Caodong school. This recorded sayings text is a crucial document for studying Song-dynasty Chan Buddhism, particularly the evolution of Silent Illumination Chan, and holds significant value in Buddhist philosophy and history.