Recorded Sayings of Chan Master Puguang Tan'an (普光坦庵禪師語錄)

About 普光坦菴禪師語錄

Qing · by 機峻說　全弘錄　羅開麟序（依駒本印）

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The Recorded Sayings of Chan Master Puguang Tan'an is a compilation of the teachings of the eminent Linji Chan master Puguang Tan'an from the Qing Dynasty, recorded by his disciple Quan Hong, with a preface by Luo Kailin. This record was compiled during the Qing Dynasty and reflects the developmental landscape and practice ethos of Chan Buddhism at that time. Its contents primarily consist of the master's formal hall discourses, sharp dialogues of encounter, and essential instructions. Its vigorous and direct style points straight to the human mind, aiming to inspire practitioners to illuminate the mind and realize their true nature. This text serves as an important document for the study of Qing Dynasty Chan thought, particularly the lineage transmission and practical cultivation of the Linji school, holding significant academic and practical guidance value in the history of Buddhist Chan, bridging past and future.