Zen Buddhism

Namu = homage, respect, praise

Shakyamuni = is a name for Gautama Buddha, the historical founder of Buddhism. Shakyamuni means, 'sage of the shakyas.' Buddha was born into the Shakya tribe.

Butsu= Buddha

therefore, 'Namu Shakyamuni Buddha' can be translated as 'Homage to the Shakyamuni Buddha.'

Hope that helps!

Lord buddha found buddhism.That's the starting point of buddhism.

Siddharta Gautama, to be known as Buddha after his enlightenment, was unsatisfied with his luxurious life as a prince. Over four separate days, on a journey out with his charioteer, Channa, he experienced four sights: an old man, a sick man, a funeral procession and a Saddhu (Indian holy man). He went off to try and find an answer to man's suffering. After many wanderings, he sat down underneath a Bodhi tree, and started to meditate. He meditated for a long time, overcoming many temptations, until finally he reached Nirvana, the state of eternal bliss.

Buddha experienced enlightenment and set out to teach others to follow the middle path.

I am no authority on the best intro to Buddhism books, but some that seem to be popular are:

Buddhism Plain and Simple

Buddhism for Beginners

How to Practice : The Way to a Meaningful Life

I learned from the How to Practice book and just on-line studying.

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Ashoka converted to Buddhism out of remorse for his conquest of the Kalingas. He witnessed a lot of bloodshed and cruelty so he wanted a peace of mind. Buddhism teaches love, peace, and tolerance.

There are two ways to pronounce shamatha. 'shamatha' which is a transliteration of the Sanskrit word, and 'samatha' which is a transliteration of the Pali word. Pali and Sanskrit are quite similar so people get confused between the two sometimes. Generally, you will hear a Theravadin teacher pronounce it 'samatha' and a Tibetan Buddhist 'shamatha'. -Owen

Zen gardens reflect the form and emptiness of the world. Their form is often lush plants interspersed with spaces (often of stones) without plants representing emptiness. They are designed to promote peace and tranquility and to foster spiritual awakening.

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just robes. no special name for them. BTW the color is saffron.

I think you mean a lotus: because it grows in muddy pools and then rises above the water to bloom - an allegory for attaining realization through practice.

Zen alarm clocks are often made from nice wood and in a Pyramid shape. The benefits of Zen Alarm Clocks is that they have a countdown timer included which is useful for meditation or yoga.

Some westerners feel they need to know the "real Japanese names" for everything to really know Zen. Zen is more into avoiding labels and naming things. Although calling a teacher Roshi or Sensei might feel proper or a head student "Sosu" or an experienced student with a role in the school "Tanto" it i not important. Most texts and articles refer only to the beginner, the student and the master.

Zen is school of Buddhism that concentrates on attaining the instantaneous appreciation of a situation without recourse to intellectual examination and reacting correctly to it Dodging a ball thrown at your head or withdrawing your hand from a hot pot without thinking are examples of Zen responses that we are all aware of. The process is useful but only if employed in its totality.In the example of the hot pot, if you let go of the hot pot and drop it and its content on the child standing below, the reaction is not correct..This is due to the fact that the situation was not realized in its totality before action was taken,

Zen is therefore a useful skill if employed correctly. Half learned Zen practice. whether from instruction by a poor master or the students imposition of his ego, can lead to ill formed responses,

Buddhism and Hinduism fit with every other religion on the planet, so yes.

Zen is a school of Buddhism that is based on an ongoing and immediate (no rationalization required) response to the world. The samurai appreciated the Zen concept of "instantaneous appreciation of the whole", that is they could react immediately to a situation without the analysis of the morality of their actions. Zen study cultivated this ability which was easily translated into immediates defense if attacked, and complete dedication to a course of action once initiated.

No. Practicing Zen is looking into "What am I?" So if you have an "I," then you can benefit from examining and questioning its true nature. There's no need to be a Buddhist, or anything else.

Buddhism is practiced by diverse cultures across Asia and beyond, leading to a variety of languages among its followers. Major languages include Tibetan, Thai, Burmese, Chinese, Japanese, and Khmer, among others. In addition, many practitioners in Western countries may speak English and other local languages. The teachings of Buddhism have been translated into numerous languages, reflecting its global reach.

Love every thing because it is thy self. Everything is connected to every other thing. Nothing is independent. Everything you do affects every part of the universe. In a very real sense, you are everything. Because the ways things are interconnected are so infinitely complex, we can never know what the results of any particular action will be. All we can do is act with love, that is, with kindness and attention, not just to our neighbors, but also to our enemies, to animals, to the environment, to our routine chores. Try to spend more time in the here and now and less time lost in thoughts, and everything will become more and more clear. And don't forget to be kind to yourself.

To discuss different branches of Buddhism is to discuss different sects or varieties of Buddhism. Buddhist scriptures are commonly divided into Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana. Zen Buddhism is a kind of Mahayana Buddhism.

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no and yes, yes they are used as meditative questions to guide enlightenment but there are zen poems that have a hidden meaning

Buddhism is a type of religion, most commonly practiced in Asia. It was founded around the teachings of an Indian holy man named Siddhartha Gautama Shakyamuni, who was better known by his honorary title, The Buddha (the Enlightened One). Buddhists are generally known for being non-violent, most are vegetarians, and they practice a religion where Buddha is seen as a great teacher and an inspiring leader rather than as a god. It should be noted that some followers of Buddha do treat him as if he is god-like, while others regard him as the perfect role model. Buddhism teaches moderation (the "middle way") and encourages believers to seek inner peace through meditation and by study of the Buddha's teachings, which are called the Sutras. There are several types of Buddhism, including Mahayana, Theravada, Tibetan, and Nichiren Shoshu. Tibetan Buddhism revolves around the teachings of the Dalai Lama, who is regarded by his followers as a living embodiment of Buddha in this present age.

The fundamentals of Zen Buddhism included seeking enlightenment. Zen Buddhism is the practice of oneness.

The Upanishads are a collection of more than 200 philosophical texts of the Hindu religion. In the same way that the Torah, Bible and Qur'an shape the Abrahamic faith's sects, the whole of the Upanishads shape the Hindu religion through canonical statements. It would be difficult to identify the beliefs from them without quoting them in their entirety.

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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