nánběizōng
Northern and Southern Schools
南北宗 nánběizōng
- Northern and Southern Schools
- The two main branches of Chan Buddhism after the Fifth Patriarch; the Southern School founded by Huineng emphasized sudden enlightenment, while the Northern School founded by Shenxiu emphasized gradual enlightenment.
- Northern and Southern Schools of Quanzhen Taoism
- The two branches of Quanzhen Taoism; the Northern School was founded by Wang Chongyang during the Jin Dynasty, and the Southern School is traced back to Zhang Boduan during the Song Dynasty.
- Northern and Southern Schools of landscape painting
- Two historical styles of Chinese landscape painting categorized by Dong Qichang; the Southern School is known for ink wash and elegance, while the Northern School is known for precise lines and bold colors.
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- 北宗 běizōng