Wuyong Jingquan 無用淨全

School: Linji | 1137–1207 | Teacher: Dahui Zonggao | Students: Xiaoweng Miaokan

Song Chan master (1137-1207), styled Wuyong, a native of Zhuji in Yuezhou, surname Weng. He left home under Shenbian of Mt. Dabei, then received full ordination and the dharma from Dahui Zonggao. He opened the dharma at Langshan in 1189 and later headed Chengtian in Suzhou, Guangjiao in Xuancheng, Baoning in Jianye, and finally Tiantong in Siming. While at Lingyin, Emperor Xiaozong summoned him to discuss the Way and lodged him in the Inner Contemplation Hall.

References: DILA Authority

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