Chan == 禅
Also called Zen; see Contemplation and Meditation.
Charity == 布施
Or almsgiving, the first Paramita. There are three kinds of charity in terms of goods, doctrines (Dharma) and courage (fearlessness). Out of the three, the merits and virtues of doctrines charity is the most surpassing. Charity done for no reward here and hereafter is called pure or unsullied, while the sullied charity is done for the purpose of personal benefits. In Buddhism, the merits and virtues of pure charity is the best.
Eighteen Different Characters == 十八不共法
There are eighteen different characters of a Buddha as compared with all other beings in the Nine Realms.
1.His perfection of body (or person)
2.His perfection of mouth (or speech)
3.His perfection of memory
4.His perfection of impartiality to all
5.Serenity
6.Self-sacrifice
7.Unceasing desire to save
8.Unflagging zeal therein to save
9.Unfailing thought thereto to save
10.Unceasing wisdom to save
11.Powers of deliverance
12.The principle of the powers of deliverance
13.Revealing perfect wisdom in deed
14.Revealing perfect wisdom in word
15.Revealing perfect wisdom in thought
16.Perfect knowledge of the past
17.Perfect knowledge of the future
18.Perfect knowledge of the present
Three Universal Characteristics == 三法印(诸行无常,诸法无我,寂静涅槃)
The Three Universal Characteristics are connected with the existence. They are:
1.All phenomena are impermanent.
2.All Dharma are not-self.
3.All sensations are suffering.