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- Chan (traditional Chinese: 禪; simplified Chinese: 禅; pinyin: Chán; abbr. of Chinese: 禪那; pinyin: chánnà), from Sanskrit dhyāna (meaning "meditation" or "meditative state"), is a Chinese school of Mahāyāna Buddhism. It developed in China from the 6th century CE onwards, becoming especially popular during the Tang and Song dynasties.
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2 days ago · June 2019 Three-Day Chan Meditation Retreat Sharing. A hot summer day in September 2019. Zarko 5-day Retreat Reflection, October 2019, by Leo.
20 hours ago · Buddhist meditation was practiced in China centuries before the rise of Chan, by people such as An Shigao (c. 148–180 CE) and his school, who translated various Dhyāna sutras (Chán-jing, 禪経, "meditation treatises"), which were influential early meditation texts mostly based on the Yogacara meditation teachings of the Sarvāstivāda ...
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4 days ago · 866, also romanized as Lin-chi) was a Tang dynasty Mahayana Buddhist who founded the Linji (Rinzai) school of Chan (Zen) Buddhism. His teachings are preserved in the Línjì yǔlù (record of Linji). In this excerpt, famed translator Burton Watson (1925 – 2017) provides a basic explanation of the Mahayana Buddhist notion of karma and a ...
4 days ago · Silent illumination meditation is a practice that became established in China as Buddhism geographically migrated from India and Nepal to China. Silent illumination meditation is mostly associated with the Chinese Chan Buddhist or Japanese Zen Buddhist traditions. It is suitable for both pre- and post-Awakening practitioners.
5 days ago · We welcome all who seek freedom of mind and heart to practice Chan Buddhism with us. Our experienced monastic and lay teachers offer guidance in Chan meditation practice. While the context is the Buddha’s teaching, these practices are universal in scope.
2 days ago · Offering donation-based Chan (Zen) meditation, Dharma talks, retreats, tea tastings, and more with emphasis on practice in daily life. Universal Chan is a donation-based 501 (c) (3) international Buddhist non-profit organization derived from the Chinese Chan (Chinese ‘禪’, Japanese ‘Zen’) Tradition, founded by the Chan Monk Da Xing.
4 days ago · This is an inspiring guide to the practice of Chan (Chinese Zen) in the words of four great masters of that tradition. It includes teachings from contemporary masters Xuyun and Sheng Yen, and from Jiexian and Boshan of the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644).
