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"The Chronicles of Zen" traces the evolution of Zen Buddhism from its roots in India to its flourishing in China and eventual transmission to Japan. It highlights key figures like Bodhidharma and Hui-neng, emphasizing the shift towards meditation and nonattachment. The text explores the distinct schools of Rinzai and Soto, showing how Zen's irreverent, anti-scholastic nature appealed to the samurai class in Japan, ultimately making Zen a dominant force in Japanese culture and spirituality.
