13 Awesome Facts About Zen
8. The core aim of Zen Buddhism is meditation which in Sanskrit is also called as ‘Dhyana’. In other cultures, Zen meditation is also called as Zazen. It means ‘self through life by meditating’, which is the main practice of Zen.
9. Zen practices are different in some countries. Some believe that Zen is the ultimate way to achieve enlightenment in life. Others believe that it will occur at the right time by simply meditating.
10. Zen Buddhism has a simple approach unlike other branches of Buddhism. Tibetan Buddhism is an example of Zen Buddhism, which follows simple practice of meditation.
11. Zen Buddhism believes in the practice of self healing. It does not consider external practices for attaining the path of enlightenment. Zen culture believes that there should be a will to achieve enlightenment from within. It mainly follows the path of self discovery or the road to meditation.
12. Many branches of Buddhism use different chants to attain the path of enlightenment. But, Zen follows the simple practice of breathing. Zen believes in the true power of deep breathing and meditation. The path of self-discovery becomes simple with breathing and concentration.
13. Zen Buddhism is the most ranked in U.S today. Many people have started accepting the importance of Zen culture in North America.
