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       What is Zen Buddhism?
       By: Zazen Date: November 11, 2015, 10:16 am
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       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.
       Zen techniques are compatible with other faiths and are often
       used, for example, by Christians seeking a mystical
       understanding of their faith.
       Zen often seems paradoxical - it requires an intense discipline
       which, when practised properly, results in total spontaneity and
       ultimate freedom. This natural spontaneity should not be
       confused with impulsiveness.
       Information courtesy of
       www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/buddhism/subdivisions/zen_1.sht
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