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For
an introduction to Chan, see the Ashoka online course The
Legacy of Chan.
HistoryWhat is Chan?
Master Sheng Yen
For
an introduction to history of Chan and Zen , see the Ashoka online
course The Story
of Zen.
The teachings of the masters
Faith in Mind: A Guide to Ch'an Practice
Master Sheng Yen on Sengcan's XinxinmingWritings of the Chan Patriarchs
Ron Epstein
Contemporary Zen teachings
The Principles of Chan
Dharma Drum Mountain
Web sites with extensive teachings
From Dharma Drum Mountain: Chan Magazine, Chan Newsletter and Master Sheng Yen's Dharma talks.
Chan and Zen Buddhism: Writings of the Chan Patriarchs
Chan Buddhism has been practiced in China since around the 6th century C.E. and, when exported to Japan around the 11-12th century, became the source of "Zen." This section of the Learning Center presents modern-day Chan as practiced in China and Taiwan, as well as in the West.