Mazu Daoyi

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Why Is Mazu Daoyi Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Mazu Daoyi was an influential abbot of Chan Buddhism during the Tang dynasty. He is known as the founder of the Hongzhou school of Zen. The earliest recorded use of the term "Chan school" is from his Extensive Records.

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