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Zen Buddhism

The essence of Zen Buddhism is achieving enlightenment by seeing one's original mind (or original nature) directly; without the intervention of the intellect. A special transmission outside the ...
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The history of Zen, from its roots in Buddhism to how the ancient religion became a capitalist darling

Su Bong Zen Monastery, in the heart of Causeway Bay on Hong Kong Island, has noticed a rise in visitor numbers since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. “Zen is more important than ever as our world ...
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Buddhist monk from Galway brings Zen down from mist-shrouded monasteries and roots it in Ireland’s damp earth

Do Not Try to Become a Buddha, a collection of essays on Buddhist philosophy by Myozan Ian Kilroy, is both accessible and digestible Myozan Ian Kilroy, who is a founding teacher of Zen Buddhism ...
Los Angeles Times

Joshu Sasaki Roshi, who brought Zen Buddhism to U.S., dies at 107

Buddhist teacher Joshu Sasaki Roshi, a leading figure in Zen Buddhism in America whose legacy was later complicated by allegations of sexual abuse, has died. He was 107. Roshi died Sunday afternoon at ...
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Korean Zen Buddhism

Korean Zen (Son) Buddhism focuses on the enlightenment of a sudden awakening. The Korean word for Ch'an or Zen is Son. Buddhism is highly significant in Korea. Figures from 1991 showed 26 Buddhist ...