Huike

Huike was a significant Chinese Buddhist monk from the 6th century, known for being the second patriarch of Zen Buddhism. He is most famous for receiving the traditional transmission of teachings from Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen, and helping to spread Zen principles focused on direct experience andmeditative insight. Huike emphasized the importance of mind-to-mind transmission, seeking awakening beyond words or doctrines. His dedication and teachings laid foundational ideas for Zen practice, emphasizing mindfulness, simplicity, and direct realization of one's true nature.