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Lanxi Daolong

The Journey of Lanxi Daolong: Bridging Cultures Through Zen Lanxi Daolong, a name resonating with the quiet power of enlightenment, stands as a pivotal figure in the transmission of Chan (Zen) Buddhism from China to Japan. Born Ran Xī in 1213 in the verdant province of Sichuan during the Southern Song dynasty, his life was not one of worldly ambition but an unfolding quest for spiritual understanding. From a young age, he demonstrated

a profound inclination towards monastic life, entering Daci Temple at the tender age of thirteen. This marked the beginning of a rigorous journey through the intricacies of Chan practice, guided by esteemed masters like Wuzhun Shifan and Chijue Daochong. He wasn’t merely absorbing doctrine; he was immersing himself in a tradition demanding direct experience, a path that would ultimately lead him across the seas to shape the religious l…