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1. Pure Land Buddhism

   Linked via "Huiyuan"

   In China, the tradition solidified around the Tiāntái and Huáyán lineages before developing into distinct schools.
   Pure Land School (Jìngtǔ Zōng): Formally established by Huiyuan (334–416 CE) at Mount Lu. Huiyuan famously prohibited women, monks, and laypeople from discussing esoteric philosophical matters during assemblies focused on nianfo*, fearing it would dilute the singular focus on the Vow.
   Linji School: While primarily a Chan (Zen) school, it often integrated nianf…