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Recorded Saying

A genre of Chinese literature in which the verbal teachings, or often just pithy statements from the teachings, of a teacher are recorded. The expression yuˇlù was coined by Chán 禪 Buddhists but works of famous teachers that are written in a similar style appeared as early as the Analects of Confucius. (Also translated “discourse records.”)

Retribution Body

(Sambhogakaya) One of the three bodies of the Buddha: reward or enjoyment body.