Mazu Daoyi

Philosopher, Deceased Person

0709 – 0788

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Who was Mazu Daoyi?

Mǎzŭ Dàoyī was an influential abbot of the Chinese Ch'an School of Buddhism during the Tang Dynasty. His teaching style of "strange words and extraordinary actions" became paradigmatic Zen lore.

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Born
0709
Sichuan
Religion
  • Buddhism
Profession
Died
0788

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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