Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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Master Sengguang Huike (487–593 CE), often simply known as Huike, was the second patriarch of Chinese Chan (Zen) Buddhism and a direct disciple of Bodhidharma, the founder of the school. His life and teachings played a pivotal role in establishing Chan Buddhism in China.
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Someone asked a Zen master: “What is your approach to Zen practice?”
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Zen Master Longshan (also known as Hidden Mountain Monk) was a renowned Chan Buddhist monk of the Tang Dynasty. After receiving Dharma transmission from Chan Master Mazu Daoyi, he chose to retreat deep into mountains for spiritual practice, remaining secluded from society throughout his life. Dwelling in austere simplicity at Long Mountain (Dragon Mount,…
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Yunyan Tansheng (780–841) was a renowned Chan Buddhist master of the Tang Dynasty, known for his sharp wit and profound teachings. A disciple of Yaoshan Weiyan, he later became the teacher of Dongshan Liangjie, founder of the Caodong (Soto Zen) school. One of the most famous gongans (koans) associated with him is the dialogue…
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Chan Master Yaoshan Weiyan (751–834), also known as Weiyan, was a significant Chinese Chan (Zen) master during the Tang Dynasty. He is disciple of Shitou Xiqian, one of the key figures in the evolution of Chan. Master Weiyan’s monastic life was spent primarily at Yaoshan (Medicine Mountain), where he taught numerous students who went…