Author: Huineng
Date of birth: 638
Date of death: 713
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Dajian Huineng (å¤§é‘’æƒ èƒ½; Pinyin: Dà jià n Huìnéng; Japanese: Daikan EnÅ; Korean: Hyeneung, 638–713) was a Chinese Chán (Zen) monastic who is one of the most important figures in the entire tradition. Huineng is the Sixth and Last Patriarch of Chán Buddhism.
He is said to have advocated an immediate and direct approach to Buddhist practice and enlightenment, and in this regard, is considered the founder of the "Sudden Enlightenment" (é “æ•™) Southern Chán school of Buddhism.
