Recorded Sayings of Reverend Muyun from Seven Dharma Assemblies (牧雲和尚七會語錄)

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Qing · by 通門說　行瑋等編

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The Recorded Sayings of Reverend Muyun from Seven Dharma Assemblies is a compilation of the teachings of the Chan Master Tongmen, a distinguished master of the Linji school during the Qing Dynasty, edited by his disciples such as Xingwei. Master Tongmen was active during the late Ming and early Qing periods, and his writings reflect the characteristics and developments of Chan Buddhism at that time. This work collects the discourses and dialogues from Master Tongmen's seven Dharma assemblies, covering topics such as meditation practice, insights into awakening, essential methods of cultivation, and daily exchanges of pointed dialogue. The language is concise and directly points to the mind. It holds a significant place in the history of Buddhist Chan, serving as a precious document for researching early Qing Chan thought and the lineage transmission of the Linji school. It offers considerable reference value for later students in understanding the theory of mind-nature and practical methods within the Chan tradition.