Zhi Dun
In today's article we are going to delve into the fascinating world of Zhi Dun, exploring its various aspects, applications and meanings. Zhi Dun is a topic that has aroused the interest of countless people over time, its relevance has been maintained over the years and it has been the subject of debate and analysis in different areas. On this occasion, we will delve into its history, its current implications and its impact on society. We will also examine the different perspectives that exist on Zhi Dun and how these have evolved over time. We will begin by exploring its origin, going through its different interpretations until reaching its relevance today. Join us on this tour of Zhi Dun and discover the importance that this topic has in our daily lives.
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.jpg) The Monk Zhidun Admiring a Horse (1876, cropped) by Ren Yi | |
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| Born | 314 |
| Died | 29 May 366 (aged 51–52) |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Dharma names | Zhidun |
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Zhi Dun (Chinese: 支遁; 314–366) was a Chinese Buddhist monk and philosopher. A Chinese author, scholar and confidant of Chinese government officials in 350, he claimed that all who followed Buddhism would, at the end of their life, enter Nirvana.
In A Short History of Chinese Philosophy, Feng Youlan recounts a story from the Shishuo Xinyu regarding Zhi Dun's fondness for cranes:
"Once a friend gave him two young . When they grew up, Chih-tun was forced to clip their wings so that they would not fly away. When this was done, the cranes looked despondent, and Chih-tun too was depressed, and said: "Since they have wings that can reach the sky, how can they be content to be a pet of man?" Hence when their feathers had grown again, he let the cranes fly away."
References
- ^ Berkowitz, Alan J. (2000). Patterns of Disengagement: The Practice and Portrayal of Reclusion in Early Medieval China. Stanford, California: Stanford University Press. p. 143. ISBN 9780804736039. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
- ^ Fung, Yu-lan (1966). A Short History of Chinese Philosophy. New York, N.Y.: Free Press-MacMillan Publishing Co., Inc. pp. 236–237.
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