jan 1, 550 - Zen (Chan) Buddhism
Description:
Brought to China by Bodhidharma
- Compatible with Chinese tradition b/c teacher student relationship
Rejected scriptural, intellectual, or devotional approach to enlightenment, Intuitive meditation towards discovering one’s innate, enlightened mind
(Similar to Sufism in Islam or Gnosticism in Chritianity)
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