Question

What is the future of Zen Buddhism?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Zen Buddhism is the modification of Buddhism and focuses mainly on meditation, as suggested by its name. Contradictory to the common notion, Zen is not a religion. It is a practical experience, that cannot be described in words. It is a state of mind that can be known only when one experiences it.