Recorded Sayings of Chan Master Guantao Qi (觀濤奇禪師語錄)

About 觀濤奇禪師語錄

Qing · by 大奇說　興舒等編

53,187 · about 177 min

The Recorded Sayings of Chan Master Guantaoqi is a collection of the Dharma teachings of the Qing dynasty Chan master Guantaoqi, compiled by his disciples such as Xing Shu. Completed during the Qing dynasty, this work reflects the development and practice trends of Chan Buddhism at that time. Its contents primarily include the master's discourses, pointed dialogues, essential instructions for meditation, and daily teachings, embodying the Chan thought of the Linji school, which emphasizes directly pointing to the mind, seeing one's nature, and attaining Buddhahood. This recorded sayings serves as an important document for the study of Chan history in the Qing dynasty, providing direct guidance for later practitioners in Chan cultivation. Within the system of Chinese Buddhist recorded sayings, it holds an academic position that connects past and future, offering valuable reference for both study and practice.