Mazu Daoyi
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| Gender | Male |
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| Born | China |
| Died | Hongzhou |
| 788 AD | |
| Hongzhou | |
| Titles | Zen master |
| School | Chan Buddhism |
| Teacher | Nanyue Huairang |
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| ID | 1068500 |
Mazu Daoyi Life story
Mazu Daoyi was an influential abbot of Chan Buddhism during the Tang dynasty. The earliest recorded use of the term "Chan school" is from his Extensive Records. Master Ma's teaching style of "strange words and extraordinary actions" became paradigmatic Zen lore.
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