Qing · by 昇說 元玉等記錄
138,295 · about 461 min
The Recorded Sayings of Chan Master Tian'an Sheng is a collection of Dharma teachings by the eminent Qing Dynasty Chan master Tian'an Sheng, compiled by his disciples such as Yuan Yu. Completed in the early Qing period, this work reflects the transmission and development of Chan Buddhism in China at that time. Its contents primarily consist of Master Sheng's discourses, sharp exchanges, and guidance on practice, embodying the Linji school's approach of directly pointing to the mind and realizing one's inherent Buddha-nature. As an important Chan text from the Qing Dynasty, this recorded sayings not only transmits the essence of Chan learning from the Tang and Song dynasties but also demonstrates the master's practical wisdom in teaching according to the capacity of his students. It holds significant value for the study of Ming-Qing Buddhist thought and the evolution of the Chan recorded sayings genre, serving as a rare primary source for understanding Qing Dynasty Chan Buddhism.