Important texts in this branch are The Gateless Gate and The Blue Cliff Record, which contain many enigmatic stories called koans.
The Five Bulls and the Five Ranks describe the progress of adherents in this religious branch. "Transmission" refers in this branch to the lineage of its teachers, and the concept of wu or mu is translated as "nothingness" and is central to this branch. Practitioners of this branch attempt to reach the (*) states of satori or kensho. Important texts in this branch are The Gateless Gate and The Blue Cliff Record, which contain many enigmatic stories called koans. This branch emphasizes reaching understanding using the namesake form of deep meditation. For 10 points, name this school of Buddhism commonly practiced in China and Japan.
The Five Bulls and the Five Ranks describe the progress of adherents in this religious branch.
Zen Buddhism (prompt on just “Buddhism” or “Chinese Buddhism” or “Japanese Buddhism”; prompt on “Mahayana Buddhism”; accept Chan Buddhism)