What is Ch’an?
Originally appeared May 2026
Shakyamuni Buddha founded Buddhism, and Buddhism has been perpetuated through the Dharma and the sangha, the community practitioners. But, what is Ch’an?
This is a time to return to the roots of practice. With new people coming into Daily Zen every month, it is fitting now for a piece like this. Sheng-yen skillfully paints a history of how Buddhism traveled from India to other parts of the East, and the transformation that became known as Zen today.
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