慧可

Huike, the successor of Bodhidharma, v. [lang id =1028]達; he previously cut off his arm in appeal to be received as disciple, and finally inherited his mantle and alms-bowl.

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北魏洛陽人， 初名神光， 後在嵩山少林寺拜達摩為師， 改名為慧可， 承接達摩的衣， 為禪宗之第二祖。