Who else has influenced the teachings of Buddha beyond Bodhidharma?
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"Buddhism is a living tapestry, woven from the threads of diverse cultures and philosophies, yet it remains anchored in the fragrant essence of the Buddha's original insight."
According to Osho, beyond Bodhidharma, Buddhism was shaped by many streams: Tibetan mysticism and rigorous school-methods; China’s Tao, infusing no‑method spontaneity; Thailand’s devotional Theravada; Japan’s pure meditation (Zen); and living traditions in Korea, Mongolia, Sri Lanka, and Burma. In India, master logicians like Nagarjuna, Vasubandhu, and Dharmakirti refined its philosophy. Buddhism’s open heart absorbed cultures without conquest, yet retained Buddha’s essential fragrance.
Buddhism grew by blending with Tibet’s methods, China’s Taoism, Thailand and Japan’s styles, and great Indian thinkers—keeping Buddha’s heart while adapting to each place.
Why this matters practically
- Inspires openness: learn from many paths without losing your center.
- Lets you tailor practice—method or no‑method, devotion or meditation—to your nature.
- Cultivates respect for diversity, reducing dogmatism and conflict.
- Lets you tailor practice—method or no‑method, devotion or meditation—to your nature.
- Cultivates respect for diversity, reducing dogmatism and conflict.
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