Bodhidharma
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Bodhidharma was a semi-legendary Buddhist monk who lived during the 5th or 6th century CE. He is traditionally credited as the transmitter of Chan Buddhism to China, and is regarded as its first Chine
Bodhidharma, Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Japanese artist Yoshitoshi, 1887
Liao dynasty statue of the Eleven Headed Guanyin in Dule Temple in Tianjin, China.
Ming dynasty (1368–1683) sandstone statue of a seated Bodhidharma (Chinese: 達磨; Pinyin: Dámó). 1484.
This Japanese scroll calligraphy of Bodhidharma reads, "Zen points directly to the human heart, see into your nature and become Buddha." It was created by Hakuin Ekaku (1686 to 1769).
Chan Buddhism
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Chan, from Sanskrit dhyāna, is a Mahāyāna Chinese Buddhist tradition. It developed in China from the 6th century CE onwards, becoming especially popular during the Tang and Song dynasties. By the Ming
Bodhidharma
…Bodhidharma was a semi-legendary Buddhist monk who lived during the 5th or 6th century CE. He is traditionally credited as the transmitter of Chan Buddhism to China, and is regarded as its first Chinese patriarch. He is also popularly regarded as the founder of Shaolin kung fu, an idea popularized in the…
The Chinese character for Buddha, fó on a temple
Bodhidharma with Dazu Huike. Painting by Sesshū Tōyō, 15th century.
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