Buddhism was introduced into China in the Northern Wei Dynasty, and it had a profound influence on our ideas and some living customs in the following hundreds of years. Buddhism has become one of the three major religions in the world and has a very extensive and far-reaching influence in the world. After Buddhism was introduced into China, it was sought after by many people in China. Many people believe in Buddhism and are very devout. Zen Buddhism is China Buddhism, and the Southern Sect and the Northern Sect are also controversial topics. The difference between them is that they advocate monasticism in different ways.

The emergence of Zen Buddhism

After Buddhism was first introduced to China, it still maintained its own color, because China did not conduct a series of studies on Buddhism at that time. With the passage of time, after Buddhism was introduced into China, something with China color was gradually added. At this time, a large part of Buddhism has been different from primitive Buddhism, so China Buddhism is also called Zen, which should be a religious category independent of Buddhism's own development. The abbot who first created Zen was Dharma.

Main point

The development of Zen in China is also very smooth. His main point is to follow his inner thoughts, cultivate his mind and sublimate himself to a new level. At this time, Zen Buddhism basically has little connection with Buddhism, but it has some similarities with the traditional Taoism in China, and both advocate Taoism and nature. Therefore, Zen has absorbed a lot of Taoist things in the process of development and growth, and has its own ideological system and related written records.

The difference between north and south sects

In the process of continuous development, Zen gradually divided into two larger clans, North and South. The biggest difference between the two clans is that they advocate different ways of cultivation. Nanzong advocates understanding, and hopes that the disciples in the school can stabilize their mentality through meditation and chanting, and abandon some troubles that affect them. As long as their hearts are pure and clean, they will succeed. The northern and southern sects have been arguing about the order of cultivation and enlightenment, and finally come to a unanimous conclusion: each cultivation method has its own advantages and does not strive for high position.