School: Caodong | 807-869 | Teacher: Yunyan Tansheng | Students: Caoshan Benji, Yunju Daoying, Qinshan Wensui, Longya Judun, Yuezhou Qianfeng, Sushan Kuangren
Co-founder of the Caodong (Soto) school. Born 807 in Kuaiji (Shaoxing, Zhejiang). Created the Five Ranks (五位偏正) teaching and the Jewel Mirror Samadhi (寶鏡三昧). Enlightened upon seeing his reflection crossing a stream. Had 26 dharma heirs. Transmitted to Japan by Dogen as the Soto school.
References: Caodong school | Wikipedia | 中文维基 | Terebess (Five Ranks) | Terebess (Record) | Baidu | CBETA (語錄 T1986B) | Encyclopedia of Buddhism
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