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Ch'an Meditation

Ch'an Meditation

Ch'an Meditation is a form of Chinese Buddhism. Founded in the 6th century AD, it is the origin of Zen (Japan), Sŏn (Korea), and Thiền (Vietnam). Meaning awakening of selflessness, it uses the method of silent illumination, much like Zazen in Zen Buddhism.

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Ch'an Meditation

Ch'an Meditation

Ch'an Meditation is a form of Chinese Buddhism. Founded in the 6th century AD, it is the origin of Zen (Japan), Sŏn (Korea), and Thiền (Vietnam). Meaning awakening of selflessness, it uses the method of silent illumination, much like Zazen in Zen Buddhism.

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