Several schools of Zen developed in China in the 9th century and arrived in Japan in the 12th and 13th centuries, most notably Rinzai, which emphasizes koans, and Soto, which emphasizes clearing the mind completely during sitting meditation.
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Schools of Zen Buddhism
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Article Info
| Article Title | Schools of Zen Buddhism |
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| Date Published |
April 20, 2004
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| Last Updated |
September 3, 2024
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| Full URL |
https://religionfacts.com/zen/branches
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| Short URL | https://rlft.co/3577 |
| MLA Citation | “Schools of Zen Buddhism.” ReligionFacts. 20 Apr 2004, https://religionfacts.com/zen/branches. Accessed 21 Dec 2025. |
| Embed Link | <a href="https://religionfacts.com/zen/branches">Schools of Zen Buddhism</a> — ReligionFacts |