Recorded Sayings of Chan Master Huijueyi (慧覺衣禪師語錄)

About 慧覺衣禪師語錄

Qing · by 照衣說　徹御等編

24,303 · about 81 min

The Recorded Sayings of Chan Master Huijueyi is a compilation of teachings by the Qing Dynasty Linji school monk Huijueyi, edited into a volume by his disciples such as Cheyu. This work records the master's Dharma discourses, instructional dialogues, sharp exchanges, and gāthās, vividly embodying his Chan teachings and practice. Historically, it emerged during the early Qing period when Chan Buddhism continued to develop, reflecting the practice styles and intellectual characteristics of Chan communities at that time. In content, it centers on directly pointing to the mind, seeing one's nature, and attaining Buddhahood, emphasizing genuine cultivation and realization, while integrating the Linji school's vigorous, sharp methods with guidance for daily practice. Within Buddhism, this recorded sayings serves as an important text for studying Qing Dynasty Chan Buddhism, particularly the lineage transmission and philosophical thought of the Linji school, holding significant historical and academic value for understanding the atmosphere of Chan communities and master‑disciple transmission during that era.