Abstract:
Three writings, which haven't been included in any of Song Lian's collection are newly found. They are Preface to Quotations of Monks in Wei Anran Temple in Quotations of Monks in Pinewood-Covered Wei Anran Temple; Visit to Kongshi Monk by Xinquanbi master in Quotations of Non-Anger Zen Master; and Records of Philanthropic Zen Master's Wish on the Government's Moral Administration in Quotations of Non-Desire Zen Master in Liao Temple. All the three articles were found in monks' collection. They are of great significance to both the study of the relation between Song Lian and Buddhism as well as the intercourse between him and monks, and the publishing of Song Lian collection.