Jixing Chewu

Jixing Chewu (Chinese: 際醒徹悟, c. 1741–1810) was a prominent Buddhist scholar and monk who came to be recognized as the twelfth patriarch of Pure Land Buddhism. He was also known by the sobriquet Mengdong and as "Hongluo Chewu" in honor of his association with Mount Hongluo. Initially a Chan monk ordained in the Linji school, Chewu later abandoned Chan and dedicated himself completely to Pure Land Buddhism.

In the winter of 1768, Jixing Chewu visited Guangtong Temple to study under Chan Master Cui Ru Chun. He received the mind seal from this Chan master, becoming his Dharma heir.

However, Chewu felt that something was missing in his spiritual life. Influenced by the writings of Chan Master Yongming Yanshou who also practiced Pure Land, Chewu was inspired to practice Pure Land Buddhism, writing: "how much more in this age of decline would it be especially right and proper to follow and accept [this path], coming to rest one's mind in the Pure Land?"

Essentials of Buddha Recitation (念佛要旨). Included in The Divine Pearl of Pure Land (淨土神珠), found in the Wan Xu Zang (卍續藏), X62. One Hundred Gathas on the Teachings (Jiaoyi baijie). Posthumous Anthology of Master Chewu (徹悟大師遺集) Recorded Sayings of Chan Master Chewu (徹悟禪師語錄), 2 volumes. Found in the Wan Xu Zang (X62). Buddha Recitation Verses (念佛伽陀). Appended to Volume 2 of Recorded Sayings of Chan Master Chewu (X62). Teachings on Chan, Doctrine, and Vinaya (示禪教律). Extracted from Recorded Sayings of Chan Master Chewu, Volume 2, in the section Brief Account of Chan Master Chewu’s Conduct (徹悟禪師行略).