Chan fa yao, Chán fǎ yào: 1 definition
Introduction:
Chan fa yao means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Chinese Buddhism
禪法要 t = 禅法要 s = chán fǎ yào p refers to [proper noun] “Essentials of Meditation”; Domain: Buddhism 佛教 [fu jiao]; Notes: See 坐禪三昧經 [zuo chan san mei jing] (FGDB '禪法要 [chan fa yao]'; T 614) .
Chinese Buddhism (漢傳佛教, hanchuan fojiao) is the form of Buddhism that developed in China, blending Mahayana teachings with Daoist and Confucian thought. Its texts are mainly in Classical Chinese, based on translations from Sanskrit. Major schools include Chan (Zen), Pure Land, Tiantai, and Huayan. Chinese Buddhism has greatly influenced East Asian religion and culture.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Fa, Yo, Yao, Chan, Can.
Starts with: Chan fa yao jie.
Full-text: Zuo chan fa yao, Xiu xi zhi guan zuo chan fa yao, Chan fa yao jie, Si ben zhi guan, Tong meng zhi guan, Xiao zhi guan, Wu bu chan jing, Zhi guan si ben, Mo he zhi guan, Wu zhong shan gen fa xiang, Ben cao gang mu.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Chan fa yao, 禪法要, Chán fǎ yào, Chánfǎyào, Chanfayao; (plurals include: Chan fa yaos, 禪法要s, Chán fǎ yàos, Chánfǎyàos, Chanfayaos). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Preparatory Guidelines for Meditation in Pre-Modern Sino-Tibetan Buddhist... < [Volume 16, Issue 5 (2025)]
Chinese Chan Buddhism and the Agrarian Aesthetic in the Garden < [Volume 14, Issue 5 (2023)]
The Influence of Wŏnhyo’s Understanding of “Shenjie”... < [Volume 14, Issue 7 (2023)]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Limitations of this thesis and future research directions < [Chapter 6 - Conclusion]
Buddhacarita (by Charles Willemen)
A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms (by William Edward Soothill)