Ming · by 陳實編 姚舜漁重輯
214,408 · about 715 min
The "Dazang Yilan" (Comprehensive Overview of the Buddhist Canon) is a concise guide to Buddhist scriptures compiled by Chen Shi during the Ming Dynasty and later revised by Yao Shunyu. Completed in the late Ming period, the work is based on the Buddhist canon circulating at the time, systematically categorizing and extracting the essence of core Buddhist texts in a clear and organized manner. The book is divided into ten sections, covering themes such as Buddhas and bodhisattvas, karma and retribution, and methods of spiritual practice. It presents the Buddhist system through a combination of verses and commentaries. As an introductory guide to Buddhism, it not only provided Ming and Qing dynasty followers with a clear framework of Buddhist teachings but also became an important reference for studying Chinese Buddhist doctrine due to its concise and well-structured format. The work holds a significant historical position in Buddhist literature and education, serving as a bridge between earlier traditions and later developments.