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兩宗

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Basic Meaning: two schools

Senses:

  • Two divisions of Buddhism in the early Joseon period in Korea. The Seon 禪 school, which emphasized meditation and the Gyo 教 (doctrinal) school, which emphasized scriptural study. Due to strict governmental policies, these two were eventually forced to combine into one main school of Korean Buddhism, represented by the Jogye 曹溪 school. [Charles Muller]
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    Entry created: 1993-09-01

    Updated: 2009-08-01