About Dazu Huike
Lived 487 – 593 (aged 105–106). Dazu Huike was a Chinese buddhist monk.
Dazu Huike (487–593; ) is considered the Second Patriarch of Chan Buddhism and the twenty-ninth since Gautama Buddha. He was the successor to Bodhidharma.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dazu Huike?
Chan practitioner
When was Dazu Huike born?
Dazu Huike was born in 487 in Xingyang.
When did Dazu Huike die?
Dazu Huike died in 593.
What was Dazu Huike's occupation?
Dazu Huike was a buddhist monk.
What nationality was Dazu Huike?
Dazu Huike was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dazu Huike. https://biography.guide/dazu-huike/
MLA: "Dazu Huike." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dazu-huike/.
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