Question

Ano ang zen Buddhism sa Japan?

Answer 1

Zen is closely associated with many Japanese arts. Nowadays, this word is known all over the world. However, its real meaning is often misunderstood. Recently, it became easier to discover in Japan this branch of Mahayana Buddhism, including the sitting meditation that comes with it, known as zazen. Additionally, temples all around Japan are opening their doors to foreign visitors. The cost is usually negligible, from free to a modest contribution

Answer 2

Zen Buddhism. Zen Buddhism is a mixture of Indian Mahayana Buddhism and Taoism. It began in China, spread to Korea and Japan, and became very popular in the West from the mid 20th century. The essence of Zen is attempting to understand the meaning of life directly, without being misled by logical thought or language.