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What makes you think it is? It is one of many schools of Mahayana (big vehicle) Buddhism - and is practised mainly in Japan (also soem parts of Vietnam and Korea). There are many schools and there is also Theravada Buddhism (the other main branch - the original teaching; before the great divide over 2 millenia ago)
What else can I help you with?
Is Zen a religion?
No, it is not a religion.Zen is a philosophy, a practice of living, and a lifestyle.Buddhism is a religion. Zen is a school/ sect within that religion. It is just as possible to have Zen Catholic, Zen Jew. and even Zen Atheist.
Why did zen become popular in Japan?
Zen Buddhism became popular in Japan because the people in Japan wanted to keep their own religion but also wanted to use Buddhism so they blended them together and created Zen Buddhism.
Why did zen buddhism become popular in japan?
Zen Buddhism became popular in Japan because the people in Japan wanted to keep their own religion but also wanted to use Buddhism so they blended them together and created Zen Buddhism.
Why did Buddhism become popular in Japan?
Zen Buddhism became popular in Japan because the people in Japan wanted to keep their own religion but also wanted to use Buddhism so they blended them together and created Zen Buddhism.
What religion is similar to haiku?
zen buddhism
What is the abbrev for Shinto or zen?
rel. (religion)
What beliefs are in the religion zen?
Zen is knowing experience. All beliefs are a lie waiting to be transcended. Is.
What are forms of Buddhism that became popular in japan?
- Tendai - Shingon - Amida - Zen Zen was the most popular form of Buddhism in Japan.
What religion was Bushido influenced by?
Confucianism and Shintoism, with a touch of Zen Buddhism
What is a popular section of Buddhism in Japan?
Zen and Nichiren are both popular in Japan.
What is the story of zen Buddhism?
religion that enter japan through the doorway of china.
What are the forms of Buddhism that became popular in japan?
The Japanese adopted forms that met with their needs.
