Han-shan has written: 'Pure Land of the patriarchs = Han shan ta shih meng yu chi' -- subject(s): Buddhism, Pure Land Buddhism, Zen Buddhism 'Pure Land of the patriarchs =' -- subject(s): Pure Land Buddhism, Zen Buddhism
Zen Buddhism and Shingon Buddhism are two notable sects of Japanese Buddhism. Pure Land, or Amidist, Buddhism is also significant in this country. Pure Land has its roots in India and China, however. Zen Buddhism emphasizes meditating for enlightenment. Shingon Buddhism is a type of Pure Land Buddhism and is esoteric and relies on early Buddhist Tantras.
pure-land buddhism zen buddhism buddhism ??
There are many. Zen Buddhism, Shin or Pure Land Buddhism, are among the major groups.
The Chinese adopted it and created other forms of it such as Zen and Pure Land Buddhism
Buddhism is structured into several different schools of thought. For instance, there is Mahayana Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism, zen Buddhism, Nichiren Buddhism, and Pure land Buddhism.
Zen and Pure Land are some I know.
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Yin-kuang-ta-shih has written: 'Pure-Land Zen, Zen Pure-Land' -- subject(s): Correspondence, Doctrines, Pure Land Buddhism
I personally don't think they are very similar. IIRC, Pure Land emphasizes a literal "Pure Land" that you may go to upon death. Compare to Zen, where the goal is nothing, you are already there..
sects are religious or political groups. Alida is a central figure in the "Pure Land" sects of Buddhism.
The two main schools of Chinese Buddhism are the Chan (Zen) school and the Pure Land school. Chan emphasizes direct experience and meditation to attain enlightenment, focusing on the mind's inherent nature. In contrast, Pure Land Buddhism centers on devotion to Amitabha Buddha, promoting faith and recitation of his name to achieve rebirth in the Pure Land, a realm conducive to enlightenment. Both schools have significantly influenced Chinese culture and spirituality.