Qing · by 住說 元一記錄
31,250 · about 104 min
The Recorded Sayings of Chan Master Yun Sou Zhu is a compilation of the teachings of the Qing Dynasty Chan master Yun Sou Zhu, recorded and edited by his disciple Yuan Yi. This text emerged against the backdrop of the Buddhist revival in the early Qing Dynasty, particularly reflecting the transmission and development of the Linji school during that period. Its contents primarily include the master’s formal discourses, sharp dialogues, and daily instructions, vividly demonstrating his Chan style of directly pointing to the mind and realizing one’s inherent Buddha-nature. As an important Chan text of the Qing Dynasty, this record serves not only as a primary source for studying the thought of Master Yun Sou Zhu but also provides valuable material for exploring the lineage and practice of Chan Buddhism during the Ming-Qing transition. It holds a significant academic position in Buddhist history, bridging earlier and later traditions.