Dong Rui

DOI: 10.64212/PCHH7978

Abstract
The Stele of Chan Master Yu Gong’s Virtuous Conduct is preserved at the Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng County, Henan Province. This stele, written by Zhao Mengfu under an imperial commission during the Yuan Dynasty, holds significant calligraphic value. Zhao Mengfu, a devout Buddhist, had profound interactions with prominent monks, and his inscription for Chan Master Yu Gong reflects his deep connection with Buddhism. The stele records Chan Master Yu Gong’s life and the specific timing of a Buddhist-Daoist debate he led, providing corrections to errors in historical documents and related studies.

Key Words
Chan Master Yu Gong, Zhao Mengfu, Shaolin Temple, Quanzhen Sect