Zen Buddhism

Zen Buddhism is a branch of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes the practice of meditation and mindfulness as a means to achieve enlightenment. It originated in China and spread to Japan, where it had a profound impact on Japanese culture and philosophy.

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What do Zen Buddhists Believe?

Zen Buddhism is a branch of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China and later spread to Japan and other parts of the world.  At its core, Zen Buddhism prioritizes the practice of meditation and mindfulness…

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Soto Zen (Soto-Shu)

Soto is the leading school of Zen Buddhism. It was initially founded in China as the Caodong lineage of the Chan school of Buddhism and was later imported to Japan in the thirteenth century by…