lamp records (denglu)
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Lamp records (denglu) are classical Chan Buddhist collections that trace the spiritual lineage and enlightenment stories of masters through generations.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Lamp records (denglu) | 0 |
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Buddhist biographical collection
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Chan Buddhist literature ⓘ religious text genre ⓘ |
| aim |
to authenticate Chan transmission claims
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to preserve exemplary enlightenment stories ⓘ to trace spiritual lineage of Chan masters ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | China ⓘ |
| developedIn | medieval China ⓘ |
| documentType | compilations by Chan monks ⓘ |
| fieldOfStudy |
Buddhist studies
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Chan/Zen studies ⓘ East Asian religious history ⓘ |
| genre |
biography
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hagiography ⓘ lineage record ⓘ |
| hasPart |
biographical sketches
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enlightenment stories ⓘ lineage lists ⓘ recorded sayings ⓘ |
| influenced |
Korean Seon lineage texts
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Zen lineage records in Japan ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Chinese genealogical traditions
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earlier Buddhist vinaya biographies ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Chan masters
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Dharma transmission ⓘ enlightenment experiences ⓘ spiritual lineage ⓘ |
| narrativeFocus |
awakening encounters
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teacher–disciple relationships ⓘ verification of enlightenment ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | Classical Chinese ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
lamp transmission
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mind-to-mind transmission ⓘ patriarchal lineage ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Buddhism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subtradition | Chan Buddhism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| timePeriod |
Song dynasty
NERFINISHED
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late Tang dynasty NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| typicalStructure |
chronological arrangement by generations
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entries organized by lineage branches ⓘ |
| usedFor |
legitimizing Dharma transmission
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modeling enlightenment ⓘ preserving Chan lineage history ⓘ teaching Chan doctrine ⓘ |
| usedIn | Chan monasteries NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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