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Buddhism, Zen and Tantric, 2002.
An analysis of the origins of Buddhism from a fabled story point of view.
1,585 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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An analysis of the rise and spread of Buddhism by retelling famous stories of creation and revelation which occurred to the prince Siddhartha and his followers. It then explains how the ideas Buddhism gained momentum and spread through Asia. It looks at how the Zen sect broke off and how they differ in their practices.
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"In Nepal, there lived a prince called Siddhartha. The prince was pampered and given all the riches he wanted from his father. His mother died shortly after he was born and he was raised by his aunt. He was told by old soothsayers that he would become a king if he stayed home, but if he traveled he would become something of a god. Siddhartha ended up marrying his cousin and one day he saw some things that made him think that he must go and seek the meaning of life and truth. He saw a monk begging, he saw an old person, he saw a sick person and he saw a funeral proceeding. So that inspired Siddhartha to go off and find the meaning of life. He realized, basically that people live a while, suffer a while and die. So what are we supposed to do spiritually in between? The world was destined to end in death. Siddhartha decided to leave home in his quest for solving man?s problems. He left all of his riches behind as the prince and traveled with a small group of people. He felt that he if deprived his body of food, the truth would come to him. He lived on one seed a day as nourishment and literally became skin and bones. He became so malnourished that he passed out and almost died. He realized that he couldn?t become more enlightened that way. He?d end up dead. So he decided to go about his quest a little differently (Introduction to Buddhism http://www.san.beck.org/Buddha.html)"
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The Monasticism and Training of Zen Buddhism, 2002.
This essay focuses on the study and training of one tradition of Buddhism: Ch'an / Zen.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 12 sources, $ 106.95
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It will be seen that even in this tradition, there exist different approaches to the training and practice of Buddhism, which are usually termed "sects". However, it will be argued that the differences between these sects are minor, and that the focus of study in Zen should not be on sects but on the common elements of their training to a common end. In this context, the differences between two of the most popular sects - Rinzai and Soto - will be explored. Before doing this, it would be useful to lay a foundation for later discussion by describing with as much precision as possible what Zen is. 12 pgs. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Japanese Women in Zen Buddhism, 1994.
Principles of Buddhism & Zen, restricted female roles, salvation and self-help.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 14 sources, $ 71.95
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" The role of women in Japanese religion mirrors the role of women in Japanese society, and generally the women involved in Zen Buddhism follow this same prescription, though there have been a number of shifts in recent years. Traditional Shinto and Buddhism tended either to relegate women to a secondary position or to exclude them from public rituals because of the pollutions ascribed to their sex. This is known as androcentrism and is lacking in the nontraditional religions of Japan.. The following is an examination of the role of Japanese women in Zen Buddhism, the sect of Mahayana Buddhism that has flourished in Japan. That role has been marked by a certain duality through history. On the one hand, women have been given greater acceptance as human beings by Zen Buddhism than by other Buddhist sects, but at the same time it remains unusual for women to rise very high in the.."
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Zen (Chan) Buddhism & Daoism (Taoism), 2006.
A comparison between the philosophy of Zen (Chan) Buddhism and Daoism (Taoism).
2,596 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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This paper takes a look at Zen (Chan) Buddhism and Daoism (Taoism). The paper reviews these respective philosophies and draws attention to the differences and similarities between the two. The paper further explores how Zen Buddhism differs from Taoism in the focus and trajectory of its emphasis on radical non-dualism.
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Introduction
Discussion: emptiness in Taoism and Zen Buddhism
Zen Buddhism, non-dualism and Satori
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"However, while there are more similarities than dissimilarities in the foundational views of Taoism and Zen, yet there is a difference in emphasis. On the one hand, as can be seen in the first Taoist painting, the human figure still exists in nature and the world of opposites. Another aspect of Taoism is the theory of continual change and non - stasis. The opposites of the Yin and Yang remain as an important part of the ethos of Taoism. These opposites are completely and more radically denied in Zen Buddhism."
"Nevertheless it is equally important to realize that both philosophies are based on the basic principle that true reality cannot be grasped or 'pinned down' by human conceptuality and rational thought. The second Zen painting makes this point sharply clear in that there is only the circle - a symbol itself of the denial of opposites - depicted against a an essentially blank background which represents the true nature of reality. Here there is no reference at all to nature or man and the origin of the Origin is suggested in its obvious and non-dual entirety. "
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Zen Buddhism, 2007.
This paper discuses Zen Buddhism as a form of Mahayana Buddhism, which is a tradition that has had much appeal to some westerners in the last generations.
3,015 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 88.95
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This paper relates the history of Zen Buddhism, explaining that it originated in China and later spread throughout much of Vietnam, Korea and Indo-China. The author points out that Zen Buddhism demands a great deal of the follower but its gift is a pure simplicity that brings the transformation of the person and all awareness. The paper relates that many North Americans, including Heidegger, Erich Fromm, and Aldous Huxley, value the 'in the moment' focus of Zen Buddhism as a solution to fast-paced societies that cause many people to feel overwhelmed by stress. The paper relates that the aesthetics of Zen appeal to Westerners as seen in sand or stone 'Japanese' gardens that reflect the influence of Zen Buddhism.
Table of Content:
Introduction
The Buddha's Emissaries
Zen's Appeal and its Spread
Zen's Appeal to Non-Asian Persons
Concluding Discussion
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"Those leaving India for East Asia in the 6th century AD believed they carried a simple but very powerful message. The smile of the Buddha was a symbol that had spread through India by those known as the 28 Patriarchs, the symbol brought to China by Bodhidharma and later taken on to Japan. Part of the appeal of Zen Buddhism perhaps was its accessibility in societies where only the elite, indeed, only the philosophical or priestly classes, were literate. Zen's emphasis on personal consciousness, as aided by a learned teacher, appealed to people who were given simple - but extremely difficult meditative exercises to master."
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Meditation Techniques in Zen Buddhism, 2002.
Focuses on the techniques used when meditating according to the Eastern religion known as Zen Buddhism.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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An attempt to describe the meditation techniques used in Japanese Buddhism is faced with the problem of the diversity of Buddhist systems and practices in Japan. While to many Westerners, Buddhism may seem like a universal Asian religion, in fact there are many differences between different Buddhist sects. To better understand the techniques of meditation in Zen Buddhism, then, it would be wise to focus on one particular Japanese sect. From this point of view, the sect of Japanese Buddhism perhaps most useful to study in this essay would be Zen Buddhism.
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Zen Buddhism, 2008.
An overview of the beliefs and philosophies of Zen Buddhism.
1,878 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper looks at how Zen Buddhism is a hugely complex and sprawling philosophical/intellectual construct that cannot be easily expressed. The paper attempts to outline what Zen Buddhism is by looking at what sort of mind-set it teaches and what it demands of its followers. Furthermore, the paper relates how, at its core, Zen Buddhism demands that people let go of the attachments and curious affectations which contribute to unhappiness insofar as these things offer a distorted view of what constitutes a good life. Additionally, the paper considers how Zen Buddhism argues against blindly accepting traditional knowledge and how it takes what could even be called a relativistic or post-modern approach to studying language and the written word. Lastly, the paper looks at the chief "truths", of which there are four, that informs Zen Buddhist thought. In the final analysis, the paper suggests that Buddhism is fundamentally about valuing experience and feeling over formal cosmologies and epistemologies.
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"For one thing, Zen Buddhism (Buddhism in general, really) teaches people to accept pain as the price one pays for growth. This pain is not a bad thing: on the contrary, pain deepens character and a deep character allows an individual to probe more deeply into the secrets of life. It is through pain that one embraces revelation - and Buddhism teaches people to accept discomfort as part of the learning process. In a closely-related vein, Zen Buddhism is a philosophy which encourages people to become less ego-centered. By effacing (in part) or by denying the ego, the individual takes the first step towards understanding the infinite, the metaphysical, and to developing a sincere religious consciousness (Suzuki, Essays in Zen Buddhism, 15-17). All of this, of course, is predicated upon personal self-inquiry and introspection."
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Zen Buddhism, 2007.
An analysis of "An Introduction to Zen Buddhism," by Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki.
1,174 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 40.95
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The paper discusses how the author presents Zen Buddhism in a Western language - English - while acknowledging that languages, especially Western languages, are completely inadequate to defining Zen Buddhism. The paper describes how the word "Zen" may translate reasonably well as "enlightenment," yet it is not the kind of enlightenment Westerners usually think of. The paper shows how the author's style of writing is effective for his purpose. The paper concludes that the reader is left with the feeling that perhaps Westerners really can't comprehend Zen Buddhism, but attempting to understand this book would be a good exercise for students of Japanese and Chinese culture.
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"The sources the author uses are quite remarkable. They include the "Flower Sermon" given by Buddha, when he held up a flower but said nothing, ancient writings from China and India, and numerous writings from around the world including Japan and Germany. He also quotes the critics of Zen Buddhist, giving considerable attention to harsh comments such as "Zen Buddhism is mind-murder," perhaps alluding to the idea that logic is of no use on this path to enlightenment and in fact gets in the way: people cannot get to a state of Nirvana through reason. The author's anger regarding some of the criticisms made about Zen Buddhism comes through at these points in the text."
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The Evolution and Practice of Zen Buddhism, 2004.
A look at the history of Zen Buddhism and how it manifested itself in China over time.
3,546 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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This paper looks at the history of Zen Buddhism and Buddhism, in general. Starts with the beginning of Buddhism in India and shows how it moves to China and why and how it was altered by the Chinese to fit with their other schools of thought.
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"Through the ages, virtually all major world religions have split into sects that profess slightly different beliefs than the founding religion. This split is seen in religions from Christianity to Islam to Buddhism. Buddhism has evolved into several different forms since its advent over 2500 years ago by Siddhartha Gautama. These different Buddhist sects reflect the traditions and cultures of the civilizations that each particular type of Buddhism flourishes in.1 Zen Buddhism is a Buddhist sect dating from around 1000 CE that comes out of the Mahayana or Greater Vehicle Buddhist tradition. Zen Buddhism has many of the same aspects that traditional Buddhism contains but Zen Buddhism concentrates more on meditation, self-realization, and self-discipline than traditional Buddhism.2 This difference in focus can be traced to the Chinese roots of the religion in the roots of Taoism and Confucianism.3"
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"An Introduction to Zen Buddhism", 2002.
Reviews D.T. Suzuki's book which successfully presents the fundamental ideas and practises of Zen Buddhism.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, $ 53.95
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In "An Introduction to Zen Buddhism", one of his most popular and respected works, Suzuki explains concepts and terminology such as satori, zazen, and koans, as well as the various elements of this philosophy. But while Mr. Suzuki takes nothing for granted concerning the reader's understanding of the fundamentals, he does not give a merely rudimentary overview. All of his insights, particularly regarding the elements of the unconscious mind and the relation of Zen philosophy to traditional Western philosophy, go far beyond other philosophical and religious sources for their penetrating clarity and timeless wisdom. What is most important about D.T. Suzuki's work, however and what comes across so powerfully in this book, is his unparalleled ability to communicate the experiential aspect of Zen.
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Zen Buddhism and Art, 1999.
Examines principles, philosophy and practice of Zen and how they are expressed in Far Eastern pottery, painting, haiku, rock gardens, flower arranging and calligraphy.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 15 sources, $ 119.95
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"This paper explores the connections between the philosophical and religious system of Zen Buddhism and visual and literary arts (especially pottery), examining the intimate and intricate ways in which systems of thought have become married to systems of action.
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"This paper explores the connections between the philosophical and religious system of Zen Buddhism and visual and literary arts (especially pottery), examining the intimate and intricate ways in which systems of thought have become married to systems of action.
Before beginning the examination of the specific ways in which Zen Buddhism has become linked to various arts and crafts practices, it will be useful to give a brief history and background of the history of Zen and its more purely philosophical and religious elements.
Zen is a variant school of Buddhism that came about as the result of a fusion between the Mahayana form of Buddhism originating in India and the Chinese philosophy of Daoism or Taoism. Zen and Ch'an are, respectively, the Japanese and ..."
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The History of Zen Buddhism, 1994.
Describes some sects within Buddhism, how they differ from each other, & in which regions they can most likely be found. Discusses some underlying principles & goals of Buddhism as a whole & within sects.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 12 sources, $ 63.95
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"Zen Buddhism is Buddhism that is adapted from the Chinese. Zen is discipline of enlightenment. It is the religion of jiyu, or "self-reliance," and jizai, or "self-being" (Suzuki 6). In metaphysics, Zen absorbed much of Taoist teaching modified by Buddhist speculations, but in its practical conduct of life, it ignored both the Taoist transcendentalism and the Indian aloofness from productive life. Thus, Buddhism has many ingredients shared in Zen.
Buddhism takes on a slightly different patina in the different countries of the world where it is practiced, meshing its religious culture with the social culture of the given region. Buddhism is a major religious force in the countries of Southeast Asia. On the Indian subcontinent, Buddhism spread as a reaction to Hindu doctrines and as an effort to reform them. Buddhism..'
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Taixu and Modern Chinese Zen Buddhism, 2008.
An analysis of the efforts of Buddhist activist monk, Taixu, to improve Buddhism and life in China.
1,622 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper discusses the life and influence of the Buddhist activist monk, Taixu. It describes how he was profoundly affected by China's experience of World War I and the suffering of ordinary Chinese and what he did to improve the situation. In particular, the paper discusses how Taixu improved Buddhism, in order to improve the life of ordinary people in China.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Improving Buddhism, Improving China
Concluding Remarks
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"What was observed as a New Buddhist Movement in China after the Communist Revolution of 1949 was still remarked upon by observers and associated with Taixu after his death. (See Callahan 1952) Taixu had hoped for a Buddhism that was national, transnational, public and populist, as needed well educated and otherwise prepared monks and outlets suiting lay people who wanted to create an improved society. Taixu could not imagine what lay in store for the Chinese in the decades after his death. In 1950, his disciplines saw his writings published, and then all things of the kind were steadily discouraged. In 1989, there was renewed interest in Taixu and his followers, in a rather glorified rendition of Taixu, despite his failure to ever gain leadership of the Chinese Buddhist Association. The regime backed several volumes of his works that were reprinted in various languages, as though the People's Republic of China had never opposed its spiritual authorities, the competing network in the Buddhist establishment."
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Zen Buddhism & Japanese Arts, 1989.
Describes tenets & practices of Zen & applies principles to painting, poetry & music. Looks at meditation, direct experience, haiku, simplicity and reality.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 13 sources, $ 79.95
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"This paper will discuss Zen Buddhism, and the interrelationships among Zen philosophy, painting, poetry and music. Zen is a Japanese branch of Buddhism, the practice of which is largely based on meditation and introspection. The teachings of Zen are considered to have been directly passed down from Gautama Buddha himself, during the sixth century B.C. in India. After that time Zen teachings continued to be passed through direct transmission from one teacher to the next, and by the 12th and 13th centuries A.D., they had spread to China, Korea, and Japan.. Bodhidharma, the First Patriarch of Zen Buddhism, is credited with having first merged Indian Buddhism with Chinese philosophy, thereby establishing certain characteristics which would come to be associated with Zen in later years."
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The History of Tantric Buddhism, 2006.
A general history of Buddhism with particular focus on Tantric Buddhism.
3,866 words (approx. 15.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 105.95
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This paper begins with a general discussion of the history of Buddhism in and then goes on to discuss the specific history of Tantric Buddhism. The paper briefly discusses the life of Buddha and how, after his death, several different sects within Buddhism arose, including Tantric Buddhism. The paper explains that Tantric (esoteric) Buddhism arose in the seventh and eighth centuries in India and the Himalayas and still survives today, in the twentieth century, as a living tradition of the Buddhism found in Nepal and Tibet. The paper also discusses early Tantric scriptures, Tantric practices and beliefs and its spread to other countries. In addition, the paper examines Western acceptance of Tantric Buddhism and the modern expression of this ancient religion and philosophy.
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"The historical Buddha spoke a language of Sanskrit, the classical language of ancient India, although it is not clear which specific dialect he spoke. Sanskrit was a formal literary language used almost exclusively by the elite of society. There is an extensive record of the Buddha's teaching that survives today; it is written in an ancient Indian dialect known as Pali. This record forms the scriptural basis for one of two forms of contemporary Buddhism, the Theravada; this is practiced in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia."
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