Bodhidharma
483–540 · Iran
About
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 regard
Buddhist tradition
Chan (founder)
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Biography
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 20th century, but based on the 17th century Yijin Jing and the Daoist association of daoyin gymnastics with Bodhidharma.
Teachings & topics
MeditationMindfulnessCompassionLiberation
Lineage & relations
Notable students
Dazu Huike
Student
Bibliography
- Zen Ögretisi2020 · Gece Kitapligi Yayinlari
- The Zen teaching of Bodhidharma1989 · North Point Press
- Ngộ tánh luận1987 · Sine nomine
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