Xuefeng Yicun was a Chinese Chan-master who was influential during the Tang Dynasty.
10 Facts About Xuefeng Yicun
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Xuefeng Yicun continued his apprenticeship with a master Yuanzhao on top of Furong Mountain in Hunan.
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When Emperor Xuanzong allowed for the restoration of Buddhism Xuefeng started hiking in the different regions of northern China.
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Xuefeng Yicun received the full ordination of monks in 850 in the Baocha monastery in Youzhou in the Hebei province.
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Xuefeng Yicun's teachings were supported by several officials in the Min region.
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Xuefeng Yicun was awarded a purple robe and the title of "Grand Master of the truly enlightened" by Emperor Xizong.
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Xuefeng Yicun had become a state prelate, who had a central role in promoting Buddhism, and who had to spread his influence throughout the entire region.
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The phrase "Mind is Buddha", used by Xuefeng Yicun, was "allegedly introduced into Chan circles in the teaching attributed to Mazu Daoyi".
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Xuefeng Yicun was the teacher of Yunmen Wenyan, who established the Yunmen school.
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Cuiyan Lingcan was another prominent student of Xuefeng Yicun who attracted a large number of students.