Manuscript ID: OPENSUTRA_ORG_0000009

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Extant lower fascicle, metal movable type edition dated the 7th year of Xuanguang (1377), held by the Bibliothèque nationale de France

“Essential Sections of Directly Pointing to the Mind-Essence by the Buddhas and Patriarchs, Transcribed by Monk Baegun,” also known as “Direct Pointing,” is a Chan Buddhist recorded sayings collection compiled by the Goryeo monk Baegun Gyeonghan. A surviving fragment of the 1377 metal movable-type edition is now preserved in the Bibliothèque nationale de France.

“Essential Sections of Directly Pointing to the Mind-Essence by the Buddhas and Patriarchs, Transcribed by Monk Baegun” compiles essential Chan teachings of Buddhas and patriarchs through the ages. The extant fragmentary 1377 metal movable-type edition printed at Heungdeok Temple in Cheongju is an important source in the history of printing and the history of Chan Buddhist literature.
Published: May 21, 2026
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No specific illustration information found; primarily the text pages of the metal movable type edition.

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Compiled by Baiyun Jingxian of Goryeo.

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PDF total 43 pages; extant lower fascicle, metal movable type edition images.

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Metal movable type edition dated Xuanguang 7th year (1377); copy held by the Bibliothèque nationale de France.

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OpenSutra compiled and published; the publicly available copy is held by the Bibliothèque nationale de France.

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