Question

A text attributed to the founder of this sect outlines the “entrance of principle” and “entrance of practice.” For 10 points each:
[10e] Name this sect founded by the author of the Treatise on the Two Entrances and Four Practices. This sect of Buddhism promotes meditation to achieve enlightenment, and practitioners may create namesake rock gardens and contemplate paradoxical statements called koans.
ANSWER: Zen Buddhism [or Chan Buddhism]
[10m] Zen Buddhism was founded by this “blue-eyed barbarian” who cut off his eyelids after falling asleep while staring at a wall. This man legendarily taught kung fu to the monks of Shaolin Monastery.
ANSWER: Bodhidharma [or Daruma or Damo]
[10h] This sect of Zen Buddhism, particularly practiced among samurai, was revived by Hakuin Ekaku (“HA-koo-een AY-ka-koo”), who believed that serving others was the central concern of Zen. It is derived from the Chinese Linji school.
ANSWER: Rinzai school [or Rinzai-shū; prompt on Línjì zōng]
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Columbia AVassar100010
Cornell CRutgers B1010020
NYU ANYU B10101030
Penn APenn B10101030
Columbia BPrinceton A100010
Bard ARowan A100010
Princeton BYale A100010
Yale CHaverford100010