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1 day ago · Zen (Japanese; from Chinese "Chán"; in Korean: Sŏn, and Vietnamese: Thiền) is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China during the Tang dynasty as the Chan School (禪宗, chánzōng, "meditation school") or the Buddha-mind school (佛心宗, fóxīnzōng), and later developed into various sub-schools and branches.
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4 days ago · Nalanda ( IAST: Nālandā, pronounced [naːlən̪d̪aː]) was a renowned Buddhist mahavihara (great monastery) in ancient and medieval Magadha (modern-day Bihar ), eastern India. [4] [5] [6] Nalanda is considered to be among the greatest centers of learning in the ancient world.
- 240 m (800 ft)
- Centre of learning, ancient university
- Magadha
1 day ago · Chan is the originating tradition of Zen Buddhism (the Japanese pronunciation of the same character, which is the most commonly used English name for the school). Chan Buddhism spread from China south to Vietnam as Thiền and north to Korea as Seon, and, in the 13th century, east to Japan as Japanese Zen .
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6 days ago · Mahayana. Tibet. Zen. Western. Visual & Material Culture. There was once a young man who grew up in an environment of comfort and privilege, at a high point in the history of civilization, and amidst a great ferment of ideas and beliefs.
- Michael Kicey
- 2019
6 days ago · In order to speak the truth, one should speak not of Buddhism, but of Buddhisms, in the plural: beyond the broad and facile separation of major traditions into Theravada , Mahayana, and Vajrayana, innumerable historical, national, and local Buddhisms exist, have existed, and will exist - each one with particular foci of practice and devotion, ea...
- Michael Kicey
- 2019
4 days ago · 1. Explore its Origins: When introducing students to Mahayana Buddhism, it’s essential to cover its origins. Explain how it evolved from the Theravada school and how it gained popularity in India during the first century CE. Show students how it spread to various countries and its influence on local cultures. 2.
5 days ago · Lama Thubten Yeshe. What is Discovering Buddhism? Discovering Buddhism is a beginner-level program in Buddhist philosophy and practice, with the aim to give you a solid footing in the practice of Mahayana Buddhism.
