Zen

Zen is the Japanese name of a well known branch of Mahāyāna Buddhist schools, practiced originally in China as Chan(?), and subsequently in Korea, Japan, and Vietnam. Zen emphasizes the role of sitting meditation (zazen) in pursuing enlightenment. Zen can be considered a religion, a philosophy, or simply a practice depending on one's perspective. It has also been described as a way of life, work, and an art form.

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Japan - Mahāyāna - Buddhist - China - Chan - Korea - Vietnam - Meditation - Zazen - Enlightenment - Religion - Philosophy

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Zen is the common name for this branch of Buddhism in Japanese as well as in English. However, Zen is an international phenomenon, with centers in many countries around the world.

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Japanese - English

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