Biqini Chuan Xiaozhu

Author: Wang Rutong
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Publishing Date: 2006-07-01
Features: The Biqiuni Fu (Record of Bhikkhunis), recorded in the Menyuan Shijiao Xujian (Comprehensive Collection of Buddhist Teachings), has been included in many subsequent generations of Buddhist records and classics. Based on what I have seen, I list them below (those with Qianziwen numbering are noted in the "parentheses" at the end. Shijia Jigulu Vol. 2: "In the 16th year of Tianjian (Liang dynasty), Emperor Xiaozong ordered the monk Dingchang to compile the Biqiuni Fu in four volumes." Zhengyuan Xinding Shijiao Mulu Vol. 9: "Biqiuni Fu in four volumes, covering the nuns' quarters of the Jin, Song, Qi, and Liang dynasties. Newly compiled into Xuan." Vol. 23: "Biqiuni Fu in four volumes, compiled by the monk Baochang of Zhuangyan Temple in the Liang dynasty. Newly compiled into the canon." Vol. 27: "Biqiuni Fu in four volumes, compiled by the monk Baochang of the Liang dynasty." Vol. 30: "Biqiuni Fu in four volumes, 42 sheets."