Jizu Mountain Monastery Records (雞足山寺志)

About 雞足山寺志

Ming · by 錢邦纂　清 范承勳增修

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The *Jizu Mountain Monastery Gazetteer* was initially compiled by Qian Bangqi during the Ming Dynasty and later expanded by Fan Chengxun in the Qing Dynasty, comprising six volumes in total. It is an important gazetteer documenting the Buddhist history of Jizu Mountain in Yunnan. The book provides detailed accounts of the evolution of monasteries on Jizu Mountain, the deeds of eminent monks, scenic sites, and Buddhist activities. Jizu Mountain is traditionally regarded as the sacred site associated with Venerable Mahakasyapa and serves as a significant pilgrimage destination where Chinese Han and Tibetan Buddhist traditions converge, holding a particularly esteemed position within the Chan (Zen) school. This gazetteer not only possesses invaluable historical significance but also serves as an essential resource for studying Buddhist history, geographical records, and the culture of the southwestern frontier during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It offers profound insights into the spread and development of Buddhism in southwestern China and its lasting influence.