Teaches that it is useless in trying to use words to discuss the Absolute. Zen was brought from India (dhyana = meditation) to China about 6th century. When the Chinese emperor asked the Indian missionary monk what was inside the Zen sacred doctrine the monk shouted "It's empty - there is nothing sacred!" Zen buddhists neither confirm or deny the existence of God - because neither confirmation or denial concerns Zen. Chinese Zen (Chan) subsequently divided into two schools. ...
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A blending of Buddhism from India with Taoism from China. It is predominately practiced in China and Japan.
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Zen: school of Mahayana Buddhism asserting that enlightenment can come through meditation and intuition rather than faith; China and Japan
Zen: a Buddhist doctrine that enlightenment can be attained through direct intuitive insight
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Zen is the Japanese name of a well known branch of Mahāyāna Buddhism, practiced originally in China as Chan, and subsequently in Korea, Japan, and Vietnam. Zen emphasizes the role of meditation (zazen) in pursuing enlightenment. Zen can be considered a religion, a philosophy, or simply a practice depending on one's perspective. Besides this, it has been described as a way of life, work, and an art form.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zen_Buddhism u can always go to google or ask.com and find out to
2007-02-26 05:56:34
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answered by Lette08 2
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Zen Buddhism is a form of Buddhism that places great importance on moment-by-moment awareness and 'seeing deeply into the nature of things' by direct experience.
2007-02-26 05:56:35
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answered by makawao_kane 6
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Enlightended buddhism.
That's what ZEN is, when your enlightened, or your at peace.
Buddhism is a very peacefull religion, consentrated on opening hidden doors in your mind.
Zen Buddhim is when those doors have opened.
2007-02-26 05:56:44
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answered by Anonymous
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staring at a wall 30 minutes this morning
typing this
breathing
2007-02-26 05:55:33
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answered by barry 4
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a good concept to go along with motorcycle maintainence
2007-02-26 06:08:45
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answered by professionaleccentric 5
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