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Buddhism from Japan and China
Zen Buddhism (also called Chan Buddhism in China) is one of the most famous types of Buddhism in the West. It has similarities with Taoism as well.
On this lens you will find video's about Zen Buddhist practice in Japan as well as links to more information about Zen Buddhism.
Founder of Zen Buddhism
Zen Buddhism basic facts
Bodhidharma was an Indian sage who lived sometime in the fifth or sixth century AD. He is the undisputed founder of Zen Buddhism.
The Three Pillars of Zen: Teaching, Practice, and Enlightenment
The Three Pillars of Zen: Teaching, Practice, and Enlightenment
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A Zen Classic - and the reason it is a classic is that this is a practical book on Zen Buddhism. This book single handedly started the progress of people not just interested in Zen style relaxation, but moving into practical Zen Meditation.
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Links about Zen Buddhism
More religious essays and spiritual views
Zen as Buddhism - Buddha's World
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Introduction to the Zen concept of interdependence & independence
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Become One with nature, without clinging or attachment - living in This Moment.
Learn to see yourself as part of Nature. As part of humanity. Selfishness, jealousy etc. To become awake to this opposition to everything around is, is to practice Zen.
Best Books on Zen Buddhism
Zen Buddhism: more facts
About the importance of Zazen (or Zen Meditation)
He has advice for beginners too: start slowly.
Zen Stories
A man walking across a field encounters a tiger. He fled, the tiger chasing after him. Coming to a cliff, he caught hold of a wild vine and swung himself over the edge. The tiger sniffed at him from above. Terrified, the man looked down to where, far below, another tiger had come, waiting to eat him. Two mice, one white and one black, little by little began to gnaw away at the vine. The man saw a luscious strawberry near him. Grasping the vine in one hand, he plucked the strawberry with the other. How sweet it tasted!
More stories from Zen Buddhism
The daily life in a Zen Monastery: the Kitchen & meditation
Explanation of the object of Zazen meditation
Zen Buddhism - in Search of Self
Religious Buddhist practice in South Korea
Zen Buddhism: In Search of Self
Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Follows the daily lives of Zen nuns in South Korea. Realistic and meditative.
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Explaining Zen Meditation - or Zazen
Meditation as a religious practice
After the posture is explained, the video goes into the next most important thing: breathing. Only after you have learned the breathing correctly can you consciously train your mind through meditation.
Types of Zen Buddhism: Rinzai (or Renzai) and Soto Zen
Varying religious views within Zen Buddhism
A Zen Path Leads to the Entrance to the Garden at Koto-In
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There are two main lineages of Zen Buddhism in Japan: Rinzai Zen and Soto Zen. Both share a disregard for the original Vinaya rules for monks and a focus on sitting meditation (Zazen).
The rest of this article on the difference between Rinzai and Soto Zen Buddhism.
Zen Lecture - Zen Dharma explained
Not your typical peaceful Zen video - instead this lecture is funny and vibrant and very confrontational (which are also aspects of Zen).
He explains that the medicine a person takes is dependent on the illness. Similarly - in some cases meditation is advised, in others chanting and in others again studying sutras.
He stresses the only Zen master who appointed a woman as his successor.
The solution of the koan is about approval and disapproval...
Others on Zen Buddhism
- Zen Buddhism Dogen and the Shobogenzo: Shobogenzo/Dogen Blog ...
- Titled "50 Best Blogs for Zen-Like Living" the article is begins, "Whether you are a Zen Buddhist or just want to lead a Zen life, these 50 spiritual and simplifying blogs and community web sites will point you down the path of ...
- BuddhaFrog's Zone of Forgetfulness: The Role of a Buddhist Teacher
- Book Review: Zongmi on Chan by Jeffrey Broughton - Zen Buddhism - Book Review: Zongmi on Chan (Translations from the Asian Classics) by Professor Jeffrey Lyle Broughton!!WARNING - BOOK MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO BIA... 2 weeks ago ...
- Watch Free Moviez Online: Zen: The Best of Alan Watts
- Alan Watts (1915-1973) who held both a master's degree in theology and a doctorate of divinity, is best known as an interpreter of Zen Buddhism in particular, and Indian and Chinese philosophy in general. ...
Zen Buddhist Quote
The fundamental delusion of humanity is to suppose that I am here and you are out there.
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Zen Calendars, Planners, Date Books and Engagement Organisers
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The bodhisattva ideal is embodied in the bodhisattva vow: May I attain Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings. This practically means that one vows not just to attain enlightenment or Nirvana (ambitious enough of itself), but to postpone...
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Buddha Dharma Calendars, date books, pocket planners and agendas
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These Buddhist calendars have inspirational quotes and beautiful pictures. Plan your week, your month, your year - or just have Buddhist quotes (from Zen, Tibetan Buddhism etc.) in your life every day. Unless otherwise mentioned, these are dated ca...
What do you think of Zen Buddhism?
Inspiring spiritual views?
drs2biz wrote...
As I write this comment, Youtube is unavailable due to the "Great Firewall of China". Fortunately, however, there is still loads of information to devour on this remarkable lens. A favourite, 5 *s and a lensroll to my Nanshan Buddhism Park Lens!
Posted May 06, 2009
jacquelinestone wrote...
Hi, Katinka.
I was looking for something on Zen, and found you again! Somehow, I'm not surprised. Thanks for sharing this information on Zen Buddhism. Very interesting, and calming. :)
Posted January 19, 2009
boshemia wrote...
I feel a strong attraction to Buddhism and the peaceful feeling I gain just from studying it. Very well done lens. 5 *'s for sure.
Posted January 08, 2009
Marelisa wrote...
Another beautiful lens. I started watching the video "Introduction to the Zen concept of interdependence & independence" and it really makes you want to to hop on a plane and go to Japan.
Posted January 05, 2009
AnnRadley wrote...
I do not practice it, but have always been attracted due to the simplicity of Zen, and relative lack of dogma. Thanks for your lens!
Posted December 13, 2008
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