Integrating the ideals of early Buddhism and Daoism, Chan Buddhism reflected the importance of a non-idealistic nature where the mind was prominent over the use of language. ... Daoism is the "law of the universe" and expresses the awe of nature, so using words everyday to express worldly beings is belittling the amazement of nature. Daoism parallels the Buddhist teachings of Emptiness and Buddha-nature. ... Huike, a student who was studying Buddhism and Daoism, wanted Bodhidharma to teach him. ... Chan Buddhism is a reflection of a combination of Daoism and early Buddhist teaching...

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Shinto's persisted on Buddhism in Japan as Daoism persisted on Buddhism and Confucianism in China. ... Daoism and Shinto had much in common with each other, they both showed much reverence towards nature and felt that nature was the best guide for people (Murphey, 199). ...

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Buddhism in East Asian society had a profound effect on not only shaping each individual culture, but unifying the overwhelming population. Along with broadening their current perspectives on life, Buddhism brought completely new cultural innovations to these emerging societies. Buddhism was believe...

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