This description will explore the history and development of Zen Buddhism, a school of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China during the 6th century CE. It will discuss the key figures and events that led to the founding of Zen Buddhism, including the influence of Taoism and Indian Buddhism on its
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Zen is a Mahayana Buddhist tradition that developed in China during the Tang dynasty by blending Indian Mahayana Buddhism, particularly Yogacara and Madhyamaka philosophies, with Chinese Taoist thought, especially Neo-Daoist. Zen originated as the Chan school or the Buddha-mind school, and later developed into various sub-schools and branches.