Shitou Xiqian
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Shítóu Xīqiān (700–790) (traditional Chinese: 石頭希遷; simplified Chinese: 石头希迁; pinyin: Shítóu Xīqiān; Wade–Giles: Shih-t'ou Hsi-ch'ien; Japanese: Sekitō Kisen) was an 8th-century Chinese Chán (Zen) Buddhist teacher and author. All existing branches of Zen throughout the world are said to descend either from Shitou Xiqian or from his contemporary Mazu Daoyi.[2]
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Title | Chán master |
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Born | 700 |
Died | 790 (aged 90) |
Religion | Buddhism |
School | Chán |
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Teacher | Qingyuan Xingsi Dajian Huineng |
Predecessor | Qingyuan Xingsi |
Successor | Yaoshan Weiyan |
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