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Yain

Yain is a Buddhist tradition that originated in China during the Tang Dynasty. It is one of the Five Families of Chinese Buddhism, along with Chan (Zen), Pure Land, Tiantai, and Huayan. Yain emphasizes the practice of meditation and the cultivation of wisdom, particularly through the study of scriptures and the contemplation of the nature of reality. The tradition is known for its emphasis on the cultivation of the "six paramitas" or "perfections," which are virtues such as generosity, ethical conduct, patience, diligence, concentration, and wisdom.

Yain Buddhism places a strong emphasis on the study of the Tripitaka, the canonical texts of Buddhism,

Yain Buddhism has had a significant influence on the development of Buddhism in China and has contributed

and
the
practice
of
meditation.
The
tradition
is
known
for
its
rigorous
training
methods
and
its
focus
on
the
cultivation
of
wisdom.
Yain
practitioners
often
engage
in
the
study
of
the
Abhidharma,
a
collection
of
philosophical
texts
that
explore
the
nature
of
reality
and
the
mind.
to
the
spread
of
Buddhism
in
other
parts
of
Asia.
The
tradition
has
also
had
a
significant
impact
on
the
development
of
Zen
Buddhism,
particularly
in
the
transmission
of
the
Dharma
through
the
written
word.
Today,
Yain
Buddhism
continues
to
be
practiced
in
China
and
other
parts
of
Asia,
and
its
teachings
continue
to
influence
the
practice
of
Buddhism
around
the
world.