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Zen believers worship no book,"holy" person, or god.
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Zen Buddhists typically study and follow teachings from various Buddhist scriptures and texts, such as the Heart Sutra, Diamond Sutra, and Platform Sutra. However, Zen Buddhism emphasizes direct insight and meditation over scholarly study of texts, so the focus is more on personal experience and realization rather than worship of a specific holy book.
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Who do Zen Buddhists worship?
Like Buddhism in general, Zen Buddhists worship no god(s) Non-Buddhists often mistakenly believe that Buddhists worship The Buddha. He is, however, just a man. His "claim to fame" is that he worked out the path to decreasing pain through the control of desire on his own, without instruction or guidance. He is revered for this, but not worshipped
Who do Buddhist worship?
Like Buddhism in general, Zen Buddhists worship no god(s) Non-Buddhists often mistakenly believe that Buddhists worship The Buddha. He is, however, just a man. His "claim to fame" is that he worked out the path to decreasing pain through the control of desire on his own, without instruction or guidance. He is revered for this, but not worshipped
Where do Zen Buddhists worship?
Zen is the meditation school of Buddhism. The primary practice in Zen Buddhism is zazen, which is a distinctive kind of meditation. Different Zen Buddhist traditions have slightly different ways of practicing. Depending upon the particular group, there are--in addition to zazen--liturgical practices involving chanting, prostrations, spiritual talks, and one-on-one interviews between teachers and their students. .
Do zen buddhists believe in a god?
No. Buddhists believe that all sentient beings have a Buddha nature, and are capable of enlightenment. Some beings have become enlightened already, and they should be respected and emulated, but there's no reason to worship them as gods.
Is there a name for buildings in which Zen Buddhist meetings are held?
Zen Buddhists meditate in Temples.
When do Zen Buddhists dance?
Dancing is neither a traditional nor a common part of the practice of Zen Buddhists. Therefore, if they dance it is simply because they want to dance. .
Why are zen Buddhists called meditation Buddhist's?
because they are
How do zen buddhists perform martial arts?
Most zen Buddhists don't do martial arts, but small groups do. The Sholin monks and Shorinji Kempo to name few...
What are the benefits of prayer for zen Buddhists?
Zen Buddhists do not have the conceept of prayer as they have no god to pray to. The process of askimng for direction from a deity or attempting to understand a deeper meaning is against the Zen process of non-intellectual acceptance of the world.
How do Zen Buddhists control their bodies and mind?
Zen Buddhists do not control their bodies or minds. The whole of Zen Buddhism is to attain an instantaneous and unthinking awareness of the whole of the situation and be one with it. This precludes "controlling" anything.
Did the ancient Buddhists follow a particular diet?
While not ancient, the controversial Zen macrobiotic diet is definitely Buddhist-inspired and that of the Zen sect in Japan.
Who do Buddhists worship and what is their holy book?
Buddhists do not worship anyone. There is no God or God-concept in Buddhism. There is nothing at all supernatural in Zen Buddhism. Buddhism aims at relieving dissatisfaction (suffering, trouble) by eliminating its causes such as greed, hostility, and delusion. There is no holy book of Buddhism. Like Jesus, the Buddha himself never wrote a book. His teachings were transmitted orally for centuries before they were written down. Two good anthologies are: BASIC TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA, Glenn Wallis, ed. (Modern Library), and IN THE BUDDHA'S WORDS, Bhikkhu Bodhi, ed. (Wisdom). .
