Qing · by 廣真著並序 古心評并引 凡則 黃毓英評 元善評 前有船子曲 燈輝集 慧澤序（依駒本增入並印）
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The Transmission of the Ancient Sound King is an important Buddhist scripture of the Qing Dynasty, composed by Guangzhen with commentary by Guxin and others. This work emerged against the backdrop of the Buddhist revival during the Ming and Qing periods, integrating Chan and Pure Land teachings. Its content centers on the Dharma gate of sound, expounding the essential methods of realizing the Way through cultivation with ancient sounds, including poetic verses such as the Boatman’s Song along with commentaries from various masters. The entire text illuminates the profound connection between sound and Buddha-nature, advocating a practical path of entering Chan through sound. Within Chinese Buddhism, this work holds a unique position for its systematic exposition of the Dharma gate of sound, providing valuable literature for the study of Ming-Qing Buddhist thought and practice, and stands as a significant text within the trend of dual cultivation of Chan and Pure Land.