Huineng

Philosopher, Religious Leader

0638 – 0713

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Who was Huineng?

Dajian Huineng was a Chinese Chán monastic who is one of the most important figures in the entire tradition, according to standard Zen hagiographies. Huineng has been traditionally viewed as the Sixth and Last Patriarch of Chán Buddhism.

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Born
0638
Guangzhou
Religion
  • Buddhism
Profession
Died
0713

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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