Heart Sutra (古瓶山牧道者究心錄)

About 古瓶山牧道者究心錄

Ming · by 真本說　機峻等編

27,844 · about 93 min

The Ancient Vase Mountain Record of the Shepherd of the Way's Inquiry into Mind is an important Chan Buddhist discourse record from the Ming Dynasty, compiled by Ji Jun and others. This text documents the sharp dialogues between the Shepherd of the Way and his students, with its core emphasis on directly pointing to the human mind, seeing one's nature, and attaining Buddhahood. Its content is profound and incisive, embodying the Linji School's style of striking and shouting to shatter students' attachments and lead them to sudden awakening of their original mind. As a Ming Dynasty Chan classic, it serves not only as a key document for studying the thought and practice of Chan Buddhism in the Ming and Qing periods but also holds a significant place in Buddhist history, offering profound guidance for later generations of Chan practitioners.