Chan Contemplation in the Xichan pian Section, Xu Gaoseng zhuan

Abstract

The Xu Gaoseng zhuan 続高僧伝 was written by Daoxuan 道宣. It has 10 chapters in total. In this paper, I discuss the disciples of Zhiyi 智顗 in the Xichan pian 習禅篇 section, and study the Chan contemplation of each person. Specifically, I focus on Zhikai 智鍇, Zhiyue 智越, Boruo 波若, Fayan 法彦, Zhixi 智晞, Guanding 灌頂, Zhizao 智璪, and Puming 普明.