Recorded Sayings of Ancient Masters (古尊宿語錄)

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The *Recorded Sayings of Ancient Masters* is an important Chan Buddhist text compiled by Zangzhu during the Southern Song dynasty. This work brings together the recorded teachings, biographical accounts, and dialogues of numerous eminent Chan masters from the Tang dynasty to the early Southern Song, including figures such as Mazu Daoyi, Baizhang Huaihai, and Linji Yixuan. Its contents vividly capture the daily instructions of Chan masters and their encounters with students, serving as a key source for studying Chan thought, particularly the early development of the Linji school. As a comprehensive collection of Chan sayings, the *Recorded Sayings of Ancient Masters* holds a revered place in Buddhist history, complementing works like the *Compendium of the Five Lamps* and providing later generations with invaluable primary material for understanding the mind-nature and practice of Chan Buddhism.