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Zen Buddhism
Zen
13
Religious Studies
Undergraduate 2
06/03/2008

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Term
Tao and Zen
Definition

Alignment with nature

Many opportunities for enlightenment, especially in nature

Less beliefs, more action

World is changing

Mirror mind, no bias

Term
Zen critiques of earlier schools
Definition

Buddha not a deity

Buddha achieved awakening in meditation, Buddhists should focus on meditation

Term
rinzai
Definition

sudden enlightenment

emphasis on koans

Eisai

Term

Soto

Definition

gradual school

Dogen

Term
shikan-taza
Definition

just sitting

silent illumination

Term
satori
Definition
sustained enlightenment
Term
kensho
Definition
insight into true nature
Term
dokusan
Definition
private interview between zen student and master
Term
kinhin
Definition
walking meditation
Term
seshin
Definition
multi-hour meditation
Term

zendo

Definition
place to practice zen
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