Sixth Patriarch of Chan Buddhism
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A Brief Introduction to Huineng, the Sixth Patriarch of Chan Buddhism Huineng (638–713 CE) is a towering figure in East Asian Buddhism, revered as the Sixth and final Patriarch of Chan (Zen) Buddhism. His life and teachings marked a revolutionary turning point, emphasizing sudden enlightenment and the innate Buddha-nature within all people,...
Mahakala
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From Wrathful Deity to God of Wealth: Encountering Mahakala in Kunming Yesterday, I visited the Yuantong Temple in Kunming. In a quiet corner, I came across a statue that stopped me in my tracks: a deity with skin of dark blue-black, three piercing eyes wide with intensity, clutching a khatvanga (a ritual...