Definition
Reading: Shuzanshu / Reading (ZH): Xiūshān Zhǔ
Master Xiushan (修山主) is a Zen monk of the late Tang dynasty. He is a Dharma heir of Dizang Guichen (地蔵桂琛). His name was Shaoxiu (紹修), and he was called Master Xiushan (修山主) for short because he lived on Mount Longji in Fuzhou (龍済山). He studied under Dizang together with Fayan Wenyi (法眼文益) and attained enlightenment, and later lived on Mount Longji. His dialogue with Dizang is in Case 12 of Shoyoroku.
Q&A
- Q: Why is he called Master Xiushan?
- A: Because he lived on Mount Longji in Fuzhou, so he was called "Master Xiushan" for short after the place where he lived. In Zen, a name like Shaoxiu is often shortened to "Xiu." In other words, Master Xiushan means "the master of the mountain named Xiu."
