Chan buddhism gained gradual importance under the song emperors. the basic tenet of this school is the cultivation of mind and spirit in order to break through the illusions of ordinary reality. what vehicle was used in order to achieve this breakthrough to enlightenment?

abraham lincoln, according to anyone who was connected with agriculture, represented the worst of northern politicians. shortly after lincoln was elected, south carolina seceded from the union. they along with other southern states, retained their anger. in a way, it was their own fault: the democrats were split in the south. some wanted slavery to be extended in other states that were about to join the union and some didn't want it badly enough. lincoln had a solid backing from his party: the republicans were united in not wanting slavery to be expanded.

formulating the initial idea for the policy

answer is c.

adopted the practice of proskynesis, a persian court custom that involved bowing down and kissing the hand of others, depending on their rank.