Introduction Of Zen Into China By Bodhidharma


Bodhidharma's coming over from Southern India to that country in

about A.D. 520.[FN#23] It was the introduction, not of the dead


not of any theoretical doctrine, but of practical Enlightenment, not


Bodhidharma's position as a representative of Zen was unique. He




a religious teacher entirely different in every point from a popular


smile at every face he happens to see and would talk sociably; while


the large glaring eyes that penetrated to the innermost soul. The

latter would keep himself scrupulously clean, shaving, combing,


entirely indifferent to his apparel, being always clad in a faded




one off, if one should approach him with idle questions.

[FN#23] Buddhist historians differ in opinion respecting the date of

Bodhidharma's appearance in China. Compare Chwen Fah Chan Tsung Lun


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