Shitou Xiqian
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Shítóu Xīqiān was an 8th-century Chinese Chán Buddhist teacher and author. All existing branches of Zen throughout the world are said to descend either from Shitou Xiqian or from his contemporary Mazu Daoyi. Wikipedia
Born: 700 AD, Gaoyao District, Zhaoqing, China
Died: 790 AD (age 90 years), Nanyue District, Hengyang, China
Books: Sandokai
School: Chán
Teacher: Qingyuan Xingsi; Dajian Huineng
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