nán​běi​zōng

Northern and Southern Schools

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    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.

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  • created sense approved 南北宗 · nán​běi​zōng · Northern and Southern Schools of Quanzhen Taoism — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    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.

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    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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