Shou-shan Sheng-nien

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Shou-shan Sheng-nien (Jap., Shuzan Shōnen; 926–93). Chʾan/Zen master of the Lin-chi succession of the Rinzai school. He was dharma-successor (hassu) of Feng-hsueh Yen-chao who regarded him as the saviour of the line. Shou-shan was the master of Fen-yang through whom the revival of Rinzai began.

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