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Huineng

Also known as

大鑒惠能Dajian HuinengDaikan EnōHyeneungHui Neng

Dajian Huineng (大鑒惠能; Pinyin: Dàjiàn Huìnéng; Japanese: Daikan Enō; Korean: Hyeneung, 638–713) was a Chinese Chán (Zen) monastic who is one of the most important figures in the entire tradition. Huineng is the Sixth and Last Patriarch of Chán Buddhism. He is said to have advocated an immediate and direct approach to Buddhist practice and enlightenment, and in this regard, is considered the founder of the "Sudden Enlightenment" (頓教) Southern Chán school of Buddhism.

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL226229A
  • VIAF32007548
  • WikidataQ345012
  • ISNI0000000083691177
  • Project Gutenberg26079

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  • Zen Buddhism (45)
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Books by Huineng

Total count: 73