What did early Zen masters really mean by Zen (Chán/禪)?
It wasn’t just “meditation.” It was a path of insight — a way of living from clarity, wisdom, and direct knowing.
In this new Zen History article, explore how the Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra, Mazu Daoyi, and Huineng defined Chán (dhyāna) as the art of meeting each moment with undivided awareness.
🪷 Read here → https://www.mindlightway.org/zen-history-blog/zen-chan-dhyana
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