Several schools of Zen developed in China in the 9th century and arrived in Japan in the 12th and 13th centuries, most notably Rinzai, which emphasizes koans, and Soto, which emphasizes clearing the mind completely during sitting meditation.
Several schools of Zen developed in China in the 9th century and arrived in Japan in the 12th and 13th centuries, most notably Rinzai, which emphasizes koans, and Soto, which emphasizes clearing the mind completely during sitting meditation.
