寺院志编纂源远流长 ,是我国传统方志的重要组成部分。然而 ,旧寺志流传不广 ,散佚严重 ,旧方志中对其记载亦非常简略 ,故寺史研究实属艰巨的课题。《湖南佛教寺院志》作者刘国强 ,发扬无私奉献的精神 ,以一人之力 ,编纂出版这部寺院志。该志具有涵盖面广、史实新颖、事实有据的特点 ,本文是圣辉为该志写的序。 The monastic compilation has a long history and is an important part of our traditional local history. However, the old temple records are not widely circulated and scattered. The records of old chorography are also very simple, so the study of temple history is an arduous task. Liu Guoqiang, author of “Hunan Buddhist Temple Records,” carries forward the spirit of selfless dedication and compiles and publishes this monasticism with the power of one person. The Chi has a wide coverage, historical facts, evidence-based features, this article is written by Sheng Hui for the order.