Mazu Daoyi
Mazu Daoyi (709–788) (Chinese: 馬祖道一; pinyin: Mǎzǔ Dàoyī; Wade–Giles: Ma-tsu Tao-yi, Japanese: Baso Dōitsu) was an influential abbot of Chan Buddhism during the Tang dynasty. He is known as the founder of the Hongzhou school of Zen. The earliest recorded use of the term "Chan school" is from his Extensive Records.
Mazu Daoyi | |
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| Title | Chan master |
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| Born | 709 China |
| Died | 788 |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| School | Chan Buddhism |
| Senior posting | |
| Teacher | Nanyue Huairang |
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| Zen Buddhism |
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He is most famously known for his two teaching statements: "This Mind is Buddha" (jixin shi fo) and "Ordinary Mind is the Way."
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