Yian Chan Master's Recorded Sayings (翼庵禪師語錄)

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The Recorded Sayings of Chan Master Yi'an is a collection of Chan Buddhist works by the Qing Dynasty monk Yi'an Shanxi. This book compiles his discourses delivered at various monastic centers including Guoqing Temple, Zhenru Temple, and Tongxuan Temple. It was compiled and recorded by his disciples Xu Deng, Xu Zhang, Li Duan, and others, and includes two appended volumes of poems harmonizing with Hanshan's verses. The content encompasses essential methods of Chan meditation, commentaries on gong'an cases, and guidance for spiritual practice, reflecting the pedagogical style and practical spirit of Qing Dynasty Chan Buddhism. As an important document for studying the history of early Qing Chan Buddhism, this recorded sayings reveals the intellectual lineage of the Chan school during that period and the authentic dynamics of master-disciple transmission. It holds significant value for understanding the development of the Linji school and the influence of Hanshan's poetry, serving as a reference for both the collection and study of Buddhist scriptures.