Shintao sect

The Shintao sect was formed in 253 at the twelfth Great Convocation. Shintao does not focus on any of Shinsei's teachings, and instead focuses on attaining enlightenment through meditation. Instead of the traditional study of Shinsei's teachings, lessons of the Shintao sect generally consist of Shinsei as a character in parables. A popular saying among masters of the Shintao sect is, "Shinsei didn't have the benefit of the Tao of Shinsei to achieve enlightenment, so why should you?" (Phoenix p. 120)