In Biyan Lu, Ke Qin closely followed the basic theory of Zen, and combined the case-solving, eulogizing the ancient with Buddhist classics, which laid a solid theoretical foundation for explaining the case-solving and eulogizing the ancient.
On the basis of Gu Baigui Fu, Ke Qin added the following three words: first, hanging down, before each grid, generally has the function of generalization and introduction; The second is language, which is placed under the sentence of case-solving and poetry-writing, which is equivalent to annotation and clip; Third, the evaluation of singing methods, respectively, from the re-emergence of the post-case and post-fu, explain and comment on the post-case and post-fu.
After the publication of Biyan Lu, Zen Forest was a sensation, with mixed comments. Some people spoke highly of it, calling it "the first book of Zongmen", and many works imitating it came out one after another. Some people also object to this practice of engraving, dancing and writing ink, thinking that it is contrary to the purpose of pointing directly at people's hearts and not writing words. Gao Zong, a disciple of Ke Qin, simply burned the engraved "Blue Rock Record", but failed to stop the spread of the book.
Biyanlu is a book with great influence in the history of Zen. Its appearance is not an accidental phenomenon. It reflects that after the Northern Song Dynasty, Zen gradually attached importance to Buddhist classics and its own literary classics, which narrowed the distance from the traditional practice methods that other sects attached importance to literary significance. Since then, it has evolved into a trend of integration of Zen and Buddhism and dual cultivation of Zen and Taoism.
Gaozong gave the number.
At the end of Zheng He (111118) in Song Huizong, Tang Zi, a senior official of Taibao, often wrote to the court to praise the virtue of diligence, so Song Huizong named him a "master of Buddhism". Zen monks come in droves, and those who are late have nowhere to live.
In the first year of Jian Yan (1 127), Song Gaozong gave Keqin the title of "Wu Yuan Zen Master", so he was called "Yuan Wu Keqin" in the world.
There are as many as 75 disciples in Yuan Wu Keqin, the most famous of whom are Dahui Gaozong and Huqiu Long Shao, and they are also called "Two Mannan Men" with Yuan Wu Keqin.
Huqiu Long Shao made no achievements in Zen, but his legal system has been passed down to this day. The inheritance of Lin Ji after Emperor Gaozong basically comes from Long Shao in Huqiu.
It is particularly important to note that when Keqin was in the abbot Jiashan Temple and other places, he preached Xue Dou's "Ode to the Ancient Hundred Rules" at the request of Zhang Shangying, an endless layman, and according to the needs of Zen Forest, which was later recorded by his disciples. Because the jungle at that time called Jiashan "Biyan", this book was called "Biyan Record".
In Keqin's view, Zen is another kind of Buddhist scripture, which is vivid. Zen and Buddhist scripture are originally one and two, and two are one. Therefore, Blue Eye Record combines case-solving, ode and Buddhist scriptures, and explains and extends the mystery one by one from the basic theory of Zen. The Record of Biyan is the telepathy and communication between Ke Qin and the ancient Zen master, which shows the vivid Buddhist life with poetic language and the positive face of stone fire. It is also the understanding and spirituality of diligence, which flows from the source of life. From vivid and interesting stories, flowing stories, Zen machine moves sharply. It is precisely for this reason that his explanation of the case-solving was generally accepted by the Zen world. All Zen monks regarded it as the most important classic, holding a book and reciting it day and night. Biyan Lu has become a new classic of Zen and the first book of Zen in ancient and modern times. It is pointed out in Biyan Lu that Zen monks attach importance to both intuitive experience and understanding of intellectual thinking, which can be said to reflect the general trend of the integration of Zen and religion.
To understand China culture, we must understand Zen; To understand Zen, you have to read the first book of Zen; If we want to understand this wonderful book of Zen more deeply, we can't understand the author's character, temperament and rich life experience.
Keqin was a famous abbot all his life, and his words were like his lips. His French is full of poetry and Zen. It is Zen in poetry and Zen in Zen, which embodies the highest aesthetic feature of China culture-the unity of poetry and Zen. Keqin's sharp solution to the case, exquisite rhetoric and the experience of Zen enlightenment all make people shocked, purify people's hearts and enhance their realm. His great sangha can become the spiritual index of modern people, guiding those who pursue truth, goodness and beauty step by step to a bright and brilliant Buddhist country and a spotless source of life.
Yuan Wu Keqin and Zen Tea Blindness
Yuan Wu Keqin, a Zen master, is a key figure in the formation of French "tea Zen blindly". Yuan Wu Keqin was a Zen master of Lin Wa School in Song Dynasty. In the Southern Song Dynasty, Song Huizong named him "Buddhist Zen Master" and Emperor Gaozong named him "Wu Yuan Zen Master". The Record of Biyan, written by him, is the first holy book of Zen Buddhism, and his disciples are Huqiu Long Shao and Dahui Gaozong. AD 1 128。 At that time, Long Shao, a disciple of Tiger Hill, wanted to leave his master and become the abbot of Shenyin Temple in Yunjushan. He learned to write him a word. On the whole, it is proved that Hu Qiu has been following his meditation for many years, and achieved remarkable results and achieved great enlightenment. This precious seal certificate accepted by Zhuguang from his resting place has become the highest treasure in Japanese tea ceremony. The size of the easy running script is 43.9 x 52.4cm
Collection of Tokyo National Museum, Japan (presented by Ryoshi Matsuhei)
The picture was transferred from the National Museum in Tokyo, Japan.
This is the first half of the "seal sample" given by Wu Keqin to disciple Hu Qiu Long Shao, and it is also the oldest existing Zen monk book (seal sample refers to the proof that Zen recognizes the understanding of the practitioner and allows him to inherit the practice). The content narrates the process of Zen Buddhism being introduced into China from India and classified in Song Dynasty, and explains the spirit of Zen Buddhism. Although the style of the book is not fixed, it has an indifferent interest achieved through strict practice. Since ancient times, it has been regarded as the first book trace of Zen monks by tea ceremony artists and has been highly valued.
According to legend, the book trace was packed in a Mu Tong cylinder and drifted to the Tianjin coast of Satsuma (now Kagoshima Prefecture), so it was also called "Wu Liuyi". It was first collected by Gu Zongzhuo, a wealthy businessman and tea ceremony artist in Dade Temple and Sakai City. Later, Gutian Weaving Department cut it into two sections at the request of Data Masamune. The first half soon became the collection of Xiangyun Temple. Later, Song Ping Bumei, a famous tea ceremony master in Songjiang, got this piece as compensation for giving Xiangyun Temple 2520 gold and 30 bags of rice every year.
Zhuguang Murata (1422- 1502) made a historic contribution to the patriarchal clan system of tea Zen. He reformed the popular academy tea and fighting tea at that time, and introduced Zen thought into tea culture, thus establishing Japanese tea ceremony. "
Pearlescent is also closely related to "tea Zen blindly". At the age of 30, Zhu Guang took refuge in Yi Xiu Zongchun, a famous Zen monk, lived in Zhu Zhen Temple of Dade Temple and began to practice Zen. It is said, "As a proof of Zen Buddhism, Yixiu gave him Mo Bao, the collection of Zen master Ding in the Song Dynasty. Zhuguang hung it on the niche outside his teahouse, meditated all day and concentrated on ordering tea, and finally realized that Buddhism existed in tea soup. That is, Buddhism does not have any special form, it exists in daily life. For tea people, Buddhism exists in tea soup and has nothing to ask for. This is the land of tea Zen. " "Therefore, the tea ceremony and Zen established a formal relationship."
It can be seen that there is a key figure in the formation of the French style of "tea Zen blindly", that is, Zen master Wu Chan. Wu Keqin was a Zen master of Lin Wa School in Song Dynasty. Hui Zong in the Northern Song Dynasty named him "Buddhist Zen Master", and Gaozong in the Southern Song Dynasty named him "Wu Yuan Zen Master". Bi Yan Lu, written by him, is the first holy book of Zen Buddhism, and its teachings were inherited by two disciples, Huqiu Long Shao and Dahui Zongguo. The phrase "tea and Zen blindly" is well introduced. This Frenchman is closely related to Keqin Zen Master. But his book is not "four letter word Formula", but a certificate, which was presented to Japanese disciples in 1 128. At that time, Long Shao, a disciple of Tiger Hill, wanted to leave his master and become the abbot of Shenyin Temple in Yunjushan. He learned to write him a word. On the whole, it is proved that Hu Qiu has been following his meditation for many years, and achieved remarkable results and achieved great enlightenment. This precious seal certificate accepted by Zhuguang from his resting place has become the highest treasure in Japanese tea ceremony.