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Chan School means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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: Buddhist Door: GlossaryThe Chan School was established in China by Bodhidharma, the 28th Patriarch who brought the tradition of the Buddha mind from India. This school, disregarding ritual and sutras, as they believe in sudden enlightenment which is beyond any mark, including speech and writing. They practice meditation with Hua Tou. This school is said to be for those of superior roots.

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Search found 7 books and stories containing Chan School; (plurals include: Chan Schools). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

The honored ones of the past < [Chapter 7 - Concluding Instructions]

The Tathagata often speaks of the wonderful mind < [Chapter 5 - The Way to Shamatha]

The Buddha traces Ananda鈥檚 former awakening < [Chapter 3 - Mixing and Uniting]

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2.3. The Buddha-nature in Gongan and Mozhao Chan < [Chapter 6 - Further Development of the Thought of Buddha-nature in China]

1. Summation < [Conclusion]

2.1. The Thought of Buddha-nature in Chan < [Chapter 6 - Further Development of the Thought of Buddha-nature in China]

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Part 17 - Seventeen Strokes

Part 16 - Sixteen Strokes

Part 2 - Two Strokes

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