Suchness ~ Mazu Daoyi ~ Zen Buddhism (Chan)

Mazu Daoyi (709–88) is one of the most eminent of the ancient
Chinese Zen masters. Two of the traditionally acknowledged major
schools of Zen trace their lineage through this renowned Zen
ancient. He was an influential abbot of Chan Buddhism during the
Tang dynasty. The earliest recorded use of the term "Chan school"
is from his Extensive Records. Master Ma's teaching style of
"strange words and extraordinary actions" became paradigmatic Zen
lore. In the Transmission of the Lamp, compiled in 1004, Mazu is
described as follows: "His appearance was remarkable. He strode
along like a bull and glared about him like a tiger. If he
stretched out his tongue, it reached up over his nose; on the
soles of his feet were imprinted two circular marks."


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