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Achieving enlightened awareness in Zen is called 'awakening,' because it's somewhat like waking up from a dreaming sleep. Anyone who is awake has realized one's True Self or Buddha Nature.
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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.
How is Buddhism different from zen Buddhism?
Zen places great emphasis on obtaining individual awareness through meditation, and less on teachings and writings.
Is zen tradition be traced back to the Buddha?
The buddha is the "god" of many Asian cultures. Buddism is the religion that celebrates buddha as enlightened. However, Asians do not believe he is an all powerful god such as the god in Christianity but more of a "perfect" human being who has been "enlightened".Zen is a symbol of peace and meditation. Zen is practiced as a way of life in many cultures and religions. Zen can take on many names, Chan in mainland China, Seon in Korea, Thiền in Vietnam and dhyāna in India. According to China Zen means Chan and Chan means meditation.So as to answer your question, the tradition of Zen, Chan, Seon, Thiền, or dhyāna can be linked to Buddha and Buddism in a way. One might think of Buddha as zen or at least a follower of zen. Many people who believe in Buddhism also partake in zen. Zen is a major part of Buddhism and there is even a religion called "Zen Buddhism". So yes, I do suppose you may find a way to trace zen to buddha.See Wikipedia's take on Zen for a more detailed answer and to get more facts: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZenThis information was sourced directly from Zen - Wikipedia, URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zen
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.
Who was Charlotte Joko Beck?
Charlotte Joko Beck was an American Zen teacher and author who founded the Zen Center of San Diego. She is known for her teaching of everyday Zen practice and the integration of Zen principles into daily life. Beck's teachings emphasized the importance of self-awareness, acceptance, and the direct experience of reality.
When guatama began to teach what he learned what was he called which means enlightened one?
He was called the 'Buddha' which means (the) enlightened one.
How do satori and nirvana differ?
satori and nirvana refer to states of enlightenment!Answer:Satori is a Zen Buddhist concept of the instantaneous appreciation of the whole meaning of enlightenment. Nirvana is a common concept in all Buddhist sects as a state of aware existence without self awareness (no ego component) which is attained by enlightened beings after death if they opt to forgo rebirth.
How long does it take a Zen Buddhist to reach Nirvana?
It takes as long as it takes. The course to enlightenment can takes many thousands of lifetimes. However the person who is presently a Zen Buddhist may have been through these reincarnations already and learned from them and may be ready to become enlightened. This does not however mean he is going to Nirvana as the enlightened may opt to return to the cycle o death and rebirth to enlighten others.
What is Zen Buddhism's history?
The Buddha told Christ, "Suffer to be enlightened." Jesus told him, No. ___ Christ told the Buddha, "Suffer to redeem my flock." The Buddha said, Ommm...
What has the author Seamus Phan written?
Seamus Phan has written: 'E-Business Primer' 'Street Zen' 'Service Quality - The Enlightened Approach' 'Contemplative Thoughts of an Asian Seminarian'
If Zen masters have nothing to teach then why do they tolerate followers and students?
A way to think of it is this: Zen masters have successfully broken attachment to their own egos. Therefore, it is natural for them to identify with others and to act compassionately to aid others.It is true that they cannot teach others what enlightened living is like. Typically, it is characterized only negatively; for example, to act as a sage is to act without ego, in other words, selflessly.On the other hand, they are able to demonstrate enlightened living. (The ten precepts are a description of enlightened living.)Furthermore, Zen masters can use their own experience to help students recognize and dissolve obstacles. They have done the hard work breaking the grip of their own egocentricity. They understand how to encourage and challenge others to do the same.
Why are zen Buddhists called meditation Buddhist's?
because they are
