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The 12 pages that link to Shikantaza, each with the reason it gives.

• Chan BuddhismCompared with: It exemplifies an East Asian meditative approach unlike kōan-centered Chan methods.

• ShamathaCompared with: Its open, nonselective approach contrasts with shamatha’s commonly chosen focus.

• VisuddhimaggaCompared with: It contrasts with the Visuddhimagga’s detailed selection and cultivation of meditation objects.

• Rinzai schoolCompared with: This characteristic Sōtō method contrasts with Rinzai's structured koan training.