Why is it that every time a question regarding Buddhism comes up on Answers, people automatically assume it refers to Zen Buddhism? Is it because that is the trendiest sect for Westerners? Is it the same reason that disjointed existentialist half-sentences are popular responses for these same questions?
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or can a Buddhism expert answer these questions?
1. Who was Buddha? How did he help others? Are there supposedly pros and cons of his religion? (I would like different opinions 
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2. What actions do people that believe in Buddhism do? What do they believe?
3. How many different types of this religion are there? (Like Zen Buddhism… )
Can someone please help me understand this? (I am a teen.) I would like to understand what this religion does, and how it all started. Can u guys also recommend me some books or websites to research this?
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Materialistically speaking?
If so, what kind of implications would this type of philosophy have on poor populations in Asia (i.e. farmers)?
Also, did you know that Zen Buddhism influenced extremely brutal and suicidal Samurai ethics?
(I just noticed that nearly everybody here is focus on criticizing Christianity and Islam (sometimes). All the other religions get a free ride. I jus twant to add something new to the mix.)
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1. Is it the aim of all Buddhist to become enlightened like Buddha, or do they seek some kind of lower form of enlightenment, or even not at all? (Was that form only reserved for him?)
2. What is Buddha’s role now? Do Buddhist believe he has ascended into a sort of spectral role, or is he dead and gone and they simply honor his memory? I heard they view him as a teacher so wouldn’t that point to ascendancy? I know he’s not a god.
3. The above two questions for Zen Buddhism.
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I read an Introduction to Zen Buddhism by Suzuki.. and I understand the basis of what Zen tries to teach through words. No Logical Dualism.. sort of hitting a metaphysical wall that makes you simplify and turn to yourself.. But it seems really hard to achieve when in a college or work type atmosphere. How can I achieve this in the midst of logical dualism everywhere I turn.. What’s the practical application? How can I focus on my schoolwork (soft education) and eventual Corporate job and Zen at the same time? I am puzzled. I feel like this is what will save me from my scattered brain and fear of the abyss that lies before me but I’m not sure how to practice this within the confines of society.
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I mainly like Thich Naht Hahn and I have read some Suzuki and other people but would like to know some good basic foundation sutras or texts please as I would like to get more into my buddhism.
Any suggestions or reading lists?
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Hello I am 15 years old and I want to learn more about Zen Buddhism.
I have read The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Zen Living and it was a fairly good book.
However, I feel as if it were more of a book for those who already knew some to little about Zen and not really geared for those with no knowledge of Zen. And I also feel as if it did not explain it thoroughly; practically or metaphorically.
What I would really like to do is to join a Zen community and possibly find a teacher of Zen.(Are there such people?)
I would just like to learn as much as I can, and I am fully committed!
Thanks in advance!
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The monks who lived in remote regions of Japan were self sufficient, growing their own food and using simple tasks such as sewing to meditate, practiced what is known as Zen Buddhism.
is this true or false?
what is the difference between zen and regular?
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I have contacted several Zen Centers mostly buddhist and all of them ask for a monthly mememberships. I am poor so I can’t enroll. I was under the impression that the Zen Buddhism principles did not include monotaries purposes to run such organization. I understand that people can pledge based on their personaly incomes but a Zen Center in my opinion should not ask for money to their future students. The choice is theirs to pledge if the feel too. Sidartha will probably choked to know that . I guess I am going to stay home without a teacher to show me the way
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This is Dale Pendell speaking at the World psychedelic forum on one of my favorite subjects, Zentheogens and Buddhism. en.wikipedia.org Welt Psychedelik Forum (World Psychedelic Forum):
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