Zhu zhang wai dao, Zhú zhàng wài dào: 1 definition

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Chinese Buddhism

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[The following represents an unverified English translation. For all purposes consult the original Chinese text.]

竹杖外道 [zhu zhang wai dao]—Bamboo Staff Heretics — [School] Same as the Staff-holding Brahmins (執杖梵志 [zhi zhang fan zhi]).

竹杖外道—【流派】同執杖梵志。

[liú pài] tóng zhí zhàng fàn zhì.

[liu pai] tong zhi zhang fan zhi.

Source: DILA Glossaries: Ding Fubao: Dictionary of Buddhist Studies
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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.

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