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Zen Buddhism
A sect of Buddhism that focuses on sitting meditation and enlightenment through silence.
411 Questions
Are there Buddhist groups in State College PA?
yes, There are many in different forms,
There is a Soto Zen Sangha 10 miles outside of State College: O-An Zendo:
Dhamma Drum Chan Association,
Science of spirituality,
soka gakkai
also you can meet people with like interests at east west crossings in lemont
A principle feature of Zen is its training in the instantaneous appreciation of and appropriate reaction to events without formal logical analysis.
As a consequence it would be impossible to formulate "Zen Rules" without negating the purpose of the training.
"What are the Zen rules?" would make a good koan.
Why did the religion Mahayana separate from the original religion Buddhism?
Sexuality beliefs as well as the belief of what Guatama actually said. Similar to how the Catholics, and Christians diffused.
What food do people eat when they celebrate Buddhism?
There is no official food for Buddhist celebrations. However, certain traditions of Buddhist practitioners have adopted certain foods for various Buddhist celebrations.
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Keith is a Zen Buddhist and Father of five,he is Grandfather to thirteen, he is in excellent health and living a good and happy life with his family. He will not rest until all the pain in the world has gone.
Does Celibacy invigorate the mind and nerves?
Yes it does, but in order to experience the full benefits you have to stop desiring sexual activity as well. In other words, you have to be mentally celibate not just physically. No sexual activity and no sexual thoughts. Try it out and you'll quickly see the benefits.
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There is no reason to suppose that it would or could. Not doing something (sex, eating chocolate, being a mad bomber) does not change how your mind works except that you may spend more time thinking about how you miss the "something" or spend time thinking about how great you are that you are able control your urges to "do something". Like the teacher that kept the windows open in his class all winter believing that 38oF was the ideal temperature for mental activity. His students did think more - about how miserably cold they were, how to avoid his class, or how to seek revenge.
No. Buddhists do not worship Satan, in fact, they don't worship anyone/anything. Buddhism is more like a way of life than a religion. Good morale character and an emphisis on doing the right thing...certainly nothing Satanic about Buddhists.
What is the Buddhist view on the sanctity of life?
Many Buddhists respect the lives of animals, and the original Buddhists were vegetarian.
A Zen parable is a short story open for interpretation by the reader or listener. There is no right or wrong interpretation as each person hearing it will interpret it from the perspective of his or her own life and circumstances. The intention of a Zen parable is to help us to understand that the meaning and answers to life are really very simple and quite often right in front of us. It's not complicated if we would open our hearts and mind.
Are any sacred texts in Zen Buddhism?
Of all the Buddhist sects, Zen Buddhism has the strongest injunction against formalized "answers" to Buddhist understanding. As the koan states "If you meet the Buddha on the road - kill him!". Each person must avoid the experts and formal answers on their path to enlightenment. Enlighten meant often comes through satori, a burst of understanding. There are no sacred texts or holy men. The Sutras and modern works such as those of Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki, D.Litt., Professor of Buddhist Philosophy are seen only as one musing on the issues.
Buddhism is a religion which is strongly dependent on the monastic order. Even though the monks benefit the most from the teachings, it can be practiced by the common man for the benefits that it brings to their life and also the belief that the more they practice more is the chance for them to become enlightened.
What is the anatmavada in Buddhism?
The Buddha denies the existence of any permanent entity either physical or mental. We call this theory about self as Anatmavada.
There is also a website called "Anatmavada Buddha Blog"to answer this specific question.
Was Zen Buddhism the primary shaper of the Samurai warrior code?
Zen Buddhism significantly influenced the Samurai warrior code, particularly through its emphasis on discipline, mindfulness, and the acceptance of death. The philosophy encouraged samurai to cultivate inner peace and focus, which were essential for their martial practices and decision-making in battle. However, while Zen played an important role, the samurai code was also shaped by other factors, including Shinto beliefs, Confucian ethics, and the practical needs of warfare and governance. Thus, Zen Buddhism was a key component, but not the sole shaper of the samurai ethos.
Who are the sacred heroes of Buddhism?
The holy people of Buddhism are called 'monks'.
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Holy implies that they are special to god or gods. Buddhism has no gods that interact with people and as a consequence there are no holy people. There are however people who are revered for their wisdom, guidance and knowledge. The first of these was, of course, the Buddha.
What is the sacred text of sikchism?
The sacred text of Sikhism is the Guru Granth Sahib, which is a collection of teachings, hymns, and prayers written by Sikh Gurus and other saints. It is regarded as the eternal Guru by Sikhs and is respected as the living embodiment of spiritual guidance and wisdom.
What was the main idea of Buddhism?
They believe that all are equal.
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The cental theme of Buddhism is expressed in the first of the Four Noble Truths, that all life involves suffering, this is then followed with a route to enlightenment which will resolve this suffering.
What religion has a holy book called Dhammapada?
The Dhammapada is a sacred text in Buddhism. It is a collection of sayings of the Buddha, emphasizing ethical conduct, mental training, and wisdom. The Dhammapada is highly regarded in various Buddhist traditions and serves as a guide for moral living and spiritual development.
Basho was zen Buddhist famous for his?
Haikus.
Bassho invented the haiku forms as we have them today, but what he invented that truly impacted us is the HAIBUN: a combination of haiku poetry and descriptive prose.
Bassho created the haiku structure to fit smoothly with his narrative, but others also contributed haiku to Bassho's notebooks.
The Eight-fold Path is a reference to one of the central practices of Buddhism to develop:
1. Right view
2. Right intention
3. Right speech
4. Right action
5. Right livelihood
6. Right effort
7. Right mindfulness
8. Right concentration
It is the general consensus of all Buddhist schools that this can best be attained by daily practice.
"The Way" is a Mahayana equivalent of the "Dharma". Dharma originally meant "law" or "teaching" and refers to the Buddhist teachings. It was translated into Chinese using the word Dao (lent from Daoism) which besides these meanings also can be translated as "path" or "way".
