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"Zen" is the result of a long string of mispronouncing foreign words:
- the Japanese attempt at pronouncing the Chinese word Chan,
- which is the Chinese attempt at pronouncing the Sanskrit word Dhyana,
- "Dhyana" means "meditation."
To many, Zen creates an image of Buddhist monks in deep meditation.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe word zen is the Japanese translation of the Chinese word ch'an, which is in turn a mis-pronunciation of the Sanskrit dhana. Dhana means contemplation or meditation.
But the practice of zen is none of the above.
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∙ 10y agoAs an initial point - Buddhism does not have its own language. In the same way, Christians use a text that was originally written in several middle Eastern and Mediterranean languages, but does not speak in "Christian".
The Japanese word Zen comes from the Chinese word Ch'an, which comes from the Sanskrit word dhyana (Pali: jhana), which means "meditation".
Over thousands of years, the Zen school has diverged considerably from some of the other schools of Buddhism, and the word Zen has many nuances of meaning to the Zen school that are not contained in the Pali word jhana.
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∙ 12y agoAn act that is "zen like" is an act done without separation. For example, if you are washing the dishes while thinking about what you are going to do when you finish washing the dishes, your actions are separated from your thoughts. On the other hand, if you are one with washing the dishes, if your attention is wholly focused on what you are doing, you act is "zen like" because it is performed without separation. Distinguish physical pain from psychological suffering. Since all suffering comes from separation, the ideal way to act in Zen is to do one act at a time with complete concentration. That is a simple idea, but it's not easy to do.
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∙ 10y agoZen buddhism is a Japanese school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing the value of meditation and intuition.
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∙ 14y ago禅 "Zen" means meditation. It comes
from the Chinese word "chan" which comes from the Sanskrit word "dhyāna."
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∙ 15y ago"Zenna" (old Mandarin) came to Japan from China, where it is now call Chan. In Japan, the Buddhist meditation practice was and is called Zen.
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∙ 14y agoThe word "Zen" is the correct pronunciation for the Chinese word "Chan", which means Quietude.
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∙ 9y agoThe enso is a circle that is drawn by hand in 1 or 2 brushstrokes. It symbolizes enlightenment, strength, elegance, the universe, and the void.
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What is Japanese Zen Buddhism?
Zen Buddhism. Soto or Rinzai. Beyond that, the question is what is Zen Buddhism.
What has the author Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki written?
Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki has written: 'Manual of Zen Buddhism' -- subject(s): Buddha and Buddhism, Buddhist Gods, Gods, Buddhist, Sacred books, Zen 'The Awakening of Zen' 'Zen Buddhism And Psychoanalysis' 'Zen and Japanese culture' -- subject(s): Japan, Civilization, Zen influences, Zen Buddhism 'Zen and Japanese culture' 'MANUAL OF ZEN BUDDHISM' 'Essays in Zen Buddhism, second series' -- subject(s): Zen Buddhism, Addresses, essays, lectures 'Chan yu xin li fen xi' 'Zen and the Love of Nature' 'Genetica' 'On Indian Mahayana Buddhism' 'Studies in the Lankavatara Sutra' 'Zen Buddhism, selected writings' -- subject(s): Zen Buddhism, Buddhism, Bouddhisme zen, Zen 'Lankavatara Sutra' 'Mysticism' -- subject(s): Relations, Shin (Sect), Mysticism, Comparative studies, Catholic Church 'An introduction to Zen Buddhism' -- subject(s): Buddhism, Buddhist Monasticism and religious orders, Monasticism and religious orders, Buddhist, Zen Buddhism 'Outlines of Mahayana Buddhism' -- subject(s): Mahayana Buddhism 'Essays in Zen Buddhism-OSI' 'Studies in Zen' -- subject(s): Zen Buddhism, Philosophy 'The Training of the Zen Buddhist Monk' 'Zen Buddhism and psychanalysis' 'Mysticism' 'Buddha of Infinite Light' 'Zen and the Art of Tea' 'Buddha of the Infinite Light the Teachin' 'Sengai, the Zen master' 'Manual of Zen Buddhism -Op/73' 'Sengai' 'Mysticism, Christian and Buddhist' -- subject(s): Mysticism 'Nihonteki reisei' -- subject(s): History, Buddhism, Pure Land Buddhism 'Zen and the Samurai' 'The field of Zen' -- subject(s): Zen Buddhism, Addresses, essays, lectures 'Sengai'
What are the fundamentals of Zen?
The fundamentals of Zen Buddhism included seeking enlightenment. Zen Buddhism is the practice of oneness.
When was An Introduction to Zen Buddhism created?
An Introduction to Zen Buddhism was created in 1934.
What is the ISBN of An Introduction to Zen Buddhism?
The ISBN of An Introduction to Zen Buddhism is 0802130550.
What has the author Nyogen Senzaki written?
Nyogen Senzaki has written: 'Eloquent silence' -- subject(s): Koan, Rinzai (Sect), Zen Buddhism 'Buddhism and Zen' 'Buddhism and Zen' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Lending library, Zen, Zen Buddhism
How did zen Buddhism happen?
Historically, when Buddhism was brought to ancient China it blended with Daoism to produce Zen Buddhism. .
How many pages does An Introduction to Zen Buddhism have?
An Introduction to Zen Buddhism has 130 pages.
What are the differences between Zen and Chan Buddhism?
There is no "regular" Buddhism. There are a number of schools of Buddhism. Zen is one school that originates from Japan.
Who is Zen Buddha?
There is no "Zen Buddha" there is "Zen Buddhism". Zen Buddhism is a school of Buddhist thought centered on meditation and the instantaneous awareness of the whole in any situation.
What are the different types of Buddhisms?
-Theravada Buddhism -Mahayana Buddhism (Zen)
What is the difference between Buddhism and Zen Buddhism?
Zen is a Chinese form of Buddhism from the Mahayana sect that focuses less on theoretical knowledge and textual study and more on direct experience. It was influenced by Taoism.Zen Buddhism is just one sect of Buddhism. Buddhism has many ways of practicing the same faith. Zen Buddhism just focuses more on the medatation.When Buddhism was introduced to China, the contact with Taoists produced this synthesis.
