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.
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Where do Zen Buddhists worship? The answer depends on the faith of the individual Zen Buddhist. If the individual was a Catholic and a Trappist monk like Thomas Merton, he would worship God in a church. Or if the individual Zen Buddhist was a Jew, he would worship the same God in a synagog. On the other hand, if the individual Zen Buddhist did not believe in God, he would not worship anywhere. People all over the world and of all faiths practice Zen Buddhism. Zen is the Japanese word for meditation. Buddhism is the enlightenment path or way of the Buddha Siddhartha Guatama. Zen Buddhism then is striving for enlightenment (or being a Budda) through the practice of meditation, as did Siddharth Guatama.
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
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.
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
No. Buddhists do not worship, period.
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.
Zen Buddhists meditate in Temples.
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. .
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Most zen Buddhists don't do martial arts, but small groups do. The Sholin monks and Shorinji Kempo to name few...
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.
Buddhists worship buddhas in temples, where they could meditate Buddhists worship buddhas in temples, where they could meditate
It is a place for Buddhists to meditate.