Chan Buddhism

There are aspects of Taoism within the practice of Chan Buddhism that have become inculcated over the centuries. As a part of my study of the religious practices of China, as they relate to Taoism, I found that the Chinese character for Buddhist means both "human" and "not."  This means that they can do what humans can do, and they can also do what humans cannot - or they have capailities that are beyond normal human reach.  The traditional translation of a Buddha is "the awakened one," however I believe that the additional interpretation of this word, found within the Chinese character, adds depth of meaning.

If you are interested in the roots of Zen Buddhism, I encourage you to visit the link provided above.  Part of the discussion within this page regard the practices and beliefs that were of Taoist origin in China millenia before the introduction of Buddhism from India by Bodhidarma. It is within the context (or gestalt) of this dynamic presence of Taoism that Buddhism developed as a part of the religious practices of China. Within this research page, you will find information about the history of development of Chan Buddhism and information about lineages that developed after the lineage of the sixth patriarch, Hui-Neng.

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