The Tiantai Tradition within the Tiantai School of China is a prominent Buddhist tradition renowned for its rich teachings and historical significance. The founder of this tradition, Zhiyi, is revered as a pivotal figure in Chinese Buddhism and is recognized as the fourth patriarch of Buddhism. In honor of Zhiyi's contributions, a monastery was established on Mount Tiantai in Zhejiang, China, aptly named Zhiyi's Monastery. Zhiyi's legacy includes his comprehensive classification of Buddhist teachings, a first in the history of Chinese Buddhism. He follows a lineage of esteemed patriarchs: Nagarjuna, Huiwen, and Huisi, with Zhiyi receiving the mantle from Huisi. Read more at: https://www.originalbuddhas.com/blog/zhiyi
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