Qing · by 道正說 性容等錄
47,639 · about 159 min
The Recorded Sayings of Chan Master Lianyue is a compilation of the teachings of the eminent Qing Dynasty Linji Chan master, Lianyue. It was recorded and compiled into a book by his disciples, Daozheng, Shuoxing, Rong, and others. This work reflects the style and intellectual substance of Chan Buddhism in the early Qing period. Its contents include the master's formal hall discourses, informal instructions, commentaries on old cases, verses, and other pointed dialogues, as well as letters and question-and-answer exchanges. The collection centrally embodies his Chan philosophy and practical path of directly pointing to the human mind, seeing one's nature, and attaining Buddhahood. It serves as an important document for researching the development and evolution of Qing Dynasty Chan Buddhism, particularly the Linji school, and holds significant historical and academic value for understanding the context and characteristics of Buddhist Chan during the Ming and Qing periods. It occupies a distinct place within the corpus of Buddhist scriptures.