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In practicing Zen, all that matters is looking into "What am I?" This big question points to a clear, before-thinking mind. When you're thinking, you may have the idea that there are infinite beings in the world, or billions, or just a few. But before thinking, there's nothing at all: complete, empty stillness.
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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 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.
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...
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 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
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.
Why did the Samurai write poetry?
the samurai wrote poetry mostly to calm themselves, and they were also zen Buddhists.
What do zen Buddhists wear?
Buddhist civilians can wear whatever they want but monks are encouraged to were red or orange robes due to the fact Buddhists are supposed to live a simple life.
What form of Buddhism is followed in Korea?
Traditionally, Son Buddhism in Korea is essentially the same as Ch'an Buddhism in China or Zen Buddhism in Japan. Today, Korean Buddhists are not limited only to practicing Son Buddhism. .
