Wooden Man's Remaining Manuscript (木人剩稿)

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Qing · by 弘贊編　開溈錄

53,206 · about 177 min

The *Remaining Manuscripts of the Wooden Man*, also known as the *Kaiwei Record*, was compiled by the eminent monk Hongzan during the Qing Dynasty and is included among Buddhist texts from the early Qing period. This work brings together Hongzan's Chan teachings, poetry, and discourses, reflecting the transmission and development of Chan Buddhism during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. Its content covers the essence of Chan practice, guidance for cultivation, and commentaries on koans and dialogues, aiming to guide practitioners toward realizing their true nature. As an important text of Lingnan Chan Buddhism, the *Remaining Manuscripts of the Wooden Man* holds significant value for the study of Chan thought and monastic culture in the early Qing period. It serves as a key reference for understanding the integration of Buddhist practice and theory at the time and occupies a notable place in Buddhist literature.