Baotang Wuzhu (traditional Chinese: 保唐无住, 714–774CE), was the head and founder of Baotang Monastery (Chinese: 保唐寺) in Chengdu, Sichuan, south west China.
Born in what is now Shaanxi Province, his father had served in the army during the early years of the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang. Wuzhu, also known for his strength and martial abilities, served in a yamen as Patrolling Grand Lance Officer before beginning his study of Buddhism under the enlightened layman Chen Chuzang.[1]
See also
edit- Trisong Detsen (755–797 or 804 CE)
- Shenxiu (Chinese: 神秀; c.606–706)
Notes
edit- ^ The teachings of Master Wuzhu Zen and religion of no-religion. Wendi Leigh Adamek. New York: Columbia University Press. 2011. p. 24. ISBN 1-283-30072-9. OCLC 1162217769.
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Further reading
edit- Adamek, Wendi L. (2011). The Teachings of Master Wuzhu: Zen and Religion of No-Religion. New York: Columbia University Press. ISBN 978-0-231-15023-1 (pbk.)
- Matsumoto, Shiro (松本史郞) (undated). Critical Considerations on Zen Thought. Komazawa University. Source: [1] (accessed: January 25, 2008)
- Poceski, Mario (undated). Attitudes Towards Canonicity and Religious Authority in Tang Chan. University of Florida. Source: [2] (accessed: January 25, 2008)
- Poceski, Mario (2007). Patterns of Engagement with Chan Teachings Among the Mid-Tang Literati. Association of Asian Studies Annual Meeting, Boston 2007. “Intersections of Buddhist Practice, Art, and Culture in Tang China” Panel. University of Florida. Source: [3][permanent dead link] (accessed: January 25, 2008)
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