Ch'an (religion)

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A school of Chinese Buddhism probably dating to the 6th century that combines Mahayana teachings with those of Taoism to form a belief system emphasizing a meditative rather than an intellectual approach to enlightenment. It is closely related to Zen. The term can also be used to generally refer to meditation in Chinese Buddhism.
Ch'an
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024