Expand your horizons Take stock of the branches of "Chinese Buddhism", don't make jokes
As a part of the Chinese Buddhist tradition, Chinese Buddhism has a different history of development and many sectarian branches. These sects arose in different historical contexts and differed in doctrines, practice methods, and lineage systems, adding a unique luster to the diversity and richness of Chinese Buddhism. In the long history of Buddhism in China, many sects and branches have emerged, forming a huge system, and the main sects and branches are introduced as follows.
Tiantai sect. The Tiantai sect, also known as the Lotus sect, was the first sect of Chinese Buddhism and was founded by Zhiyi. The claim was adopted"Drop it"The practice of liberation focuses on the harmony of the three truths"The nature of good and evil"The basic theory. Tiantai Buddhism has played an important role in the history of Buddhism, especially in the formation and development of Zen Buddhism.
Three Treatises. The founder of the Three Treatises is Yijing. Its basic theory emphasizes the limitations of thinking and language, arguing that the way the world exists does not fully reflect ontological reality. This school expounded the truth of Buddhism through the debate of the two truths, which had a profound impact on the development of Buddhist philosophy.
Huayan Sect. The Huayan Sect founded by Zhi Yan advocates"The origin of the Dharma Realm"The basic theory is that everything in the world is the embodiment of the wisdom of the Buddha. The ideas of this sect occupy a unique place in Buddhist teachings and have influenced the development of Buddhist teachings and practices.
Bodhidharma Sangha.
The Faxiangzong founded by Xuanzang emphasizes the theory of eight consciousnesses, believing that the world is a product of the mind and is not independent of the mind. The ideas of this sect occupy an important place in Buddhist philosophy and have had a profound influence on Buddhist doctrine and practice.
Zen. Zen Buddhism is the most influential sect of Chinese Buddhism, founded by Huineng. Zen emphasized"Purify your mind", asserted"Epiphany", pointing directly to the source of the mind. Zen"Buddhahood"Thought has had a profound impact on the history of Buddhism, Buddhist culture, and the spread of meditation.
Decency. The religion of etiquette founded by Daoxuan advocated the observance of the law and the purification of the mind through the observance of rules and regulations. The sect played an important role in the transmission and dissemination of Buddhist teachings and popularized the system of Buddhist rules.
Pure Land sect. The Pure Land sect was founded by Kumarosh. The teachings of the Pure Land sect have had a positive impact on the spread of Buddhist beliefs and practices.
Tantra. Tantra emphasizes through cultivation"Three Cs"to transform and enlighten the mind, focusing on practice and experience, and occupies a special place in the Buddhist practice system.
The diversity and richness of Chinese Buddhism is reflected in these different sects and branches. Each branch has its own characteristics and uniqueness, and has its own emphasis and development in Buddhist teachings, practice methods, and lineage systems. The diversity of these sects not only enriches the connotation of Buddhism, but also provides different ways for the spread and development of Buddhism in China.