Qing · by 上思說
142,128 · about 474 min
The Recorded Sayings of Master Yushan, Volume One, is a Chan Buddhist text from the Qing Dynasty, authored by the Chan Master Yushan. This work was compiled during a period of development in Qing Dynasty Chan Buddhism, reflecting the thought and practice of the Chan monastic community at that time. Its contents primarily consist of Master Yushan's formal hall discourses, dialogues responding to circumstances, and instructions on Chan meditation, all aimed at guiding students to illuminate the mind and perceive their true nature. Its language is concise and direct, pointing straight to the human heart, inheriting the style of the Linji school. It holds a significant position in the history of Buddhist Chan, serving as an important document for the study of Qing Dynasty Chan thought and practice, and continues to offer profound guidance for later generations of Chan practitioners.