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  1. Japanese Zen - Wikipedia

    • See also Zen for an overview of Zen, Chan Buddhism for the Chinese origins, and Sōtō, Rinzai and Ōbaku for the three main schools of Zen in Japan Japanese Zen refers to the Japanese forms of Zen Buddhism, an originally Chinese Mahāyāna school of Buddhism that strongly emphasizes dhyāna, the meditative training of awareness and equanimity… See more

    History

    According to tradition, Zen originated in ancient India, when Gautama Buddha held up a flower and Mahākāśyapa smiled. With this smile he showed that he had understood the wordless essence of the dharma. … See more

    Teachings

    Mahayana Buddhism teaches śūnyatā, "emptiness", which is also emphasized by Zen. But another important doctrine is the buddha-nature, the idea that all human beings have the possibility to awaken. All living creat… See more

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  1. Japanese Zen refers to the Japanese forms of Zen Buddhism, an originally Chinese Mahāyāna school of Buddhism that strongly emphasizes dhyāna, the meditative training of awareness and equanimity. This practice, according to Zen proponents, gives insight into one's true nature , or the emptiness of inherent existence, which opens the way to a liberated way of living .

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    Zen is a well known school of Buddhism in Japan, and aspects of Japanese culture are either greatly influenced by, or direct expressions of Zen. Japanese Gardens, tea ceremonies, and even martial arts can trace their roots back to Zen. Zen Buddhism is the practice of meditation to reach self-realization and enlightenment.
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    Around the 13th century, Japanese Buddhism, which had become wealthy, was completely overhauled by several notable reformers. One of them, Master Dogen (1200-1253) implanted the Soto ( Caodong in Chinese) branch of Zen …

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    Originally from India, Zen or the school of meditation ( dhyana in Sanskrit, chan in Chinese, S on in Korean) is one of the many branches of Japanese Buddhism. The most famous and practiced Zen is through two schools: Rinzai and Soto. …

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    Today, ink monochrome painting is the art form most closely associated with Zen Buddhism. In general, the first Japanese artists to work in this medium were Zen monks who painted in a quick and evocative manner to express their …

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    Zen Monastics in Japan are particularly exceptional in the Buddhist tradition because the monks and nuns can marry after receiving their ordination. This is because they follow the practice of ordaining under the bodhisattva vows …

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