Dragon Gate Sect

The Dragon Gate Sect is a spiritual tradition within Chinese Buddhism that emphasizes disciplined monastic practice, meditation, and ethical living. Originating during the Tang Dynasty, it became part of the broader Chan (Zen) school, focusing on direct insight and enlightenment through rigorous meditation and teachings. The sect values simplicity, directness, and meditation as paths to awakening, often employing koans or paradoxical questions to provoke insight. It has influenced both religious practice and cultural themes in East Asia, embodying a spiritual pursuit of clarity, mindfulness, and liberation from worldly attachments.