The teachings of this sect have been likened to "the finger pointing at the moon," where "truth and words are unrelated.
The teachings of this sect have been likened to "the finger pointing at the moon," where "truth and words are unrelated." It was brought to America by D.T. Suzuki who described kensho as "looking into one's nature or the opening of satori." Â The Blue Cliff Record and The Gateless Gate are central works used in Renzai school practice, which are collections of Buddhist koans. Derived from the Sanskrit word dhyana, for ten points, identify this sect of Buddhism which emphasizes meditation.
The teachings of this sect have been likened to "the finger pointing at the moon," where "truth and words are unrelated.
Zen Buddhism [accept Ch'an Buddhism; prompt "Buddhism" until "The Blue 	  		Cliff Record" is being read, but not after; prompt "Mahayana Buddhism" throughout]