Heavenly Music Resounds in the Sky Collection (天樂鳴空集)

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Ming · by 鮑宗肇述　智旭定

48,453 · about 162 min

The "Heavenly Music Resounding in the Sky Collection" is a Buddhist scripture narrated by the lay practitioner Bao Zongzhao of the Ming Dynasty and authenticated and compiled by the eminent monk Zhixu. This work emerged during the revival of Buddhism in the late Ming period, integrating Pure Land and Chan (Zen) thought. It primarily elucidates the path of harmonizing Buddha-name recitation practice with the emptiness of prajñā, emphasizing the realization of ultimate reality through mindful recitation. The content includes poetic verses, teachings, and essential points of practice, characterized by elegant language and profound principles, reflecting the contemporary trend of combined Chan and Pure Land cultivation. As an important Buddhist text from the Ming and Qing dynasties, it provides a theoretical foundation for the Pure Land method and has exerted a profound influence on later practitioners, serving as a key document for studying the theory and practice of Pure Land thought in Chinese Buddhism.