can anyone explain in very simple terms what zen is all about? Are zen and buddhism the same thing?
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I heard they don’t believe in reincarnation and they eat meat unlike most buddhists, and even though a lot are in Japan they’re atheist and don’t believe in Shinto coexisting with buddhism or something cause they’re atheist
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Well I am a Zen Buddhist and I have let some 2 nice kind Jehovah Witness into my house and we talked about religion, Life after death and some how got into Politics.
Well the Lady’s where off on Buddhism and did not know much and how they where describing it to me it didn’t sound like Buddhism it sounded like Hinduism cross with Muslim.
Well the lady’s had a Strong support for John McCain where campaigning me to vote for him.
I want to know what Registered voters know about Buddhism.
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What are the main differences in the seperate traditions of Buddhism, ie Theravadin, Mahayana, Tibeten, etc. Is Zen a completely different religion, or is it also a type of tradition? All I know is it’s mostly practiced in Japan.
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Does it make you think they’re trying too hard? They were members of Shinto/Zen/Hinduism/Buddhism before, and bam, 2 months after immigration they’re some sect of christianity or the other.
Are we really a culture melting pot? Or are we pressuring these people to change?
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For example Zen, Tibetan, Theravada, etc. Which one have you found to be the best for you in your spiritual journey? I’m a 16 year old and I want to be a Buddhist, but I’m not sure which one yet. I’m leaning towards Tibetan.
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I am a Zen Buddhism, and I want your honest opinion:)
I don’t care if you are angry, its your opinion, I am just carious!
Thanks for answering this question.
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I recently switched from being a devout Christian of over 15 years to Zen Buddhism. What do Christians, atheists and everyone else think of Buddhism?
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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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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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