The major order in Korean Buddhism, the Chogye order was formed in the late 12th century by the unification of the Nine Mountains Schools of Chan (Zen). Although all Buddhist teachings were given their place in the new system, the gongan (koan) practice of Linji Chan (Rinzai Zen) gained highest stature as the most direct path to enlightenment.
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