Song · by 正覺說 淨啟重編
31,077 · about 104 min
The Recorded Sayings of Chan Master Hongzhi Jue of Jingde Temple on Mount Tiantong in Mingzhou is a compilation of the teachings of the Song Dynasty Caodong school master Hongzhi Zhengjue, edited and compiled into a book by his disciple Jingqi. This work records Master Zhengjue's discourses, dialogues, sharp exchanges, and poetic verses during his time at Tiantong Temple, systematically embodying the essence of his Silent Illumination Chan thought. The Silent Illumination Chan advocated by Master Zhengjue emphasizes silent sitting and illuminating the inherently awakened nature of the mind, exerting a profound influence on Chan Buddhism during the Song Dynasty and later periods. It serves as an important text for studying the practices and philosophy of the Caodong school in the Song Dynasty and holds a revered position in Buddhist history.