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Which group were primarily Zen Buddhists and what did they believe?
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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
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. .
How many people practice Zen?
Some estimates indicate that there are 3.32 million registered Zen followers. This would be about 1% or less of the total Buddhist followers in the world. However, religious statistics are very dfficult to confirm.
Why are zen Buddhists called meditation Buddhist's?
because they are
Does Zen Buddhism have a Sabbath day?
There is no specific "sabbath day" for Buddhists. Primarily this is due to the fact that sabbath days are set up by a religion's deity and Buddhism has no deity.
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.
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. .
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.
