The dry garden at Ryōan-ji, a Rinzai Zen temple in Kyoto.

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Rinzai Zen is known for the emphasis it places on kensho ("seeing one's true nature", or enlightenment) as the gateway to authentic Buddhist practice, and for its insistence on many years of post-enlightenment training to integrate enlightenment with the activities of daily life. Training centered on koan is one tool to this end, which the Rinzai school, particularly from the time of Hakuin Ekaku, developed to a high degree. Rinzai is the Japanese line of the Chinese Linji school, which was founded during the Tang Dynasty by Linji Yixuan. It was first brought to Japan by Myōan Eisai in 1191. Kenshō (見性), literally seeing the nature in Japanese, is the experience of enlightenment described in the context of Zen Buddhism. ... A koan (pronounced ) is a story, dialog, question, or statement in the history and lore of Chan (Zen) Buddhism, generally containing aspects that are inaccessible to rational understanding, yet that may be accessible to intuition. ... Hakuin Ekaku (白隠 慧鶴 Hakuin Ekaku, 1686-1769) was undoubtedly one of the most influential figures in Japanese Zen Buddhism. ... For the band, see Tang Dynasty (band). ... Japanese painting of Linji Yixuan (Jap. ... Myōan Eisai, founder of the Rinzai School of Zen, 12th century. ... // Events May 12 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. ...

Myōan Eisai, founder of the Rinzai School of Zen in Japan, 12th century.

A Rinzai monk in Arashiyama, Kyoto

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Characteristics

Rinzai Zen in Japan is not a single organized body. Rather, it is divided into 15 sub-schools, referred to by the name of their head temples. The largest and most influential of these is the Myoshin-ji branch, whose head temple was founded in 1342 by Kanzan Egen Zenji (1277–1360). Other major branches include Nanzen-ji, Tenryū-ji, Daitoku-ji, and Tofuku-ji. It should be noted that these sub-schools are purely organizational divisions arising from temple history and teacher-student lineage, and do not today represent sectarian divide or difference in fundamental practice. Taizo-in at Myoshin-ji Myōshin-ji is a temple complex in Kyoto, Japan. ... Events May - Pope Clement VI elected John III Comnenus becomes emperor of Trebizond Louis becomes king of Sicily and duke of Athens Constantine IV becomes king of Armenia Patriarch of Antioch transferred to Damascus under Ignatius II Kitzbühel becomes part of Tyrol Louis I becomes king of Hungary Births... Events The philosophical doctrine Averroism is banned from Paris by bishop Etienne Tempier Burmas Pagan empire begins to disintegrate after being defeated by Kublai Khan at Ngasaungsyan, near the Chinese border. ... Events October 24 - The Treaty of Brétigny is ratified at Calais, marking the end of the first phase of the Hundred Years War. ... Categories: Stub | Buddhist temples ... Autumn foliage on the grounds of TenryÅ«-ji TenryÅ«-ji )—more formally known as TenryÅ« Shiseizen-ji )—is the head temple of the TenryÅ« sect of Rinzai Zen Buddhism, located in Susukinobaba-chō, Ukyō Ward, Kyoto, Japan. ... Daitokuji redirects here. ... This page may meet Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ...

Upon its arrival in Japan, Rinzai Zen was patronized by the samurai; this support by the ruling elites led to Rinzai involvement in the development of Japanese cultural arts such as calligraphy, literature, tea ceremony, and martial arts. The Rinzai style has been characterized as somewhat martial or sharp, much in the spirit of Linji Yixuan, and it is often contrasted with another sect of Zen deeply established in Japan, Sōtō, which has been called more gentle and even rustic in spirit. A Japanese saying reflects these perceptions: "Rinzai for the Shōgun, Sōtō for the peasants" (JPN: "臨済将軍、曹洞土民" Rinzai Shōgun, Sōtō Domin). In reality, however, both Rinzai and Soto Zen use many of the same training methods, and their differences may be said to be stylistic ones, rather than ones of substance or goal. Aside from Rinzai and Soto, there is a third tradition of Zen present in Japan, the Obaku Zen sect. Obaku is also descended from the Chinese Linji school. However, it was brought to Japan several centuries later, in the 17th century, and shows significant influences from the Pure Land school, which are largely absent in the earlier Rinzai lines transmitted to Japan. Japanese samurai in armour, 1860s. ... A tea ceremony is a ritualised form of making tea. ... Hawaiian State Grappling Championships. ... Japanese painting of Linji Yixuan (Jap. ... For the vegetable, see Celosia. ... Japanese  ) is a language spoken by over 130 million people, mainly in Japan, but also by Japanese emigrant communities around the world. ... Ōbaku (Japanese. ... (16th century - 17th century - 18th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601-1700. ... The Buddha Amitabha, 13th century, Kamakura, Japan. ...

Later developments

During 18th century, the Rinzai school had undergone a period of decline and stagnation. At that time, a teacher named Hakuin Ekaku became prominent, and his vigorous methods spearheaded a long-lasting revival of Rinzai. Today, Hakuin is perhaps the most revered Rinzai ancestor. The influence of Hakuin and his successors was such that all Rinzai Zen masters today trace their lineage through him. (17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800. ... Hakuin Ekaku (白隠 慧鶴 Hakuin Ekaku, 1686-1769) was undoubtedly one of the most influential figures in Japanese Zen Buddhism. ...

A number of Rinzai lines have been transplanted from Japan to Europe, the Americas, and Australia, and non-Japanese practitioners have been certified as teachers and successors of those lineages. Rinzai temples, as well as practice groups led by lay practitioners, may now be found in many nations.

References

"Mahayana Buddhism" Paul Williams, Routledge, ISBN 0-415-02537-0