Zen
Do you have any idea what Zen is or what it is about? “Zen is a religious division of Buddhism, that teaches an approach to life, incorporating harmony between ultimate reality and the world of daily life, cultivating awareness of reality, and finding answers in this life and beyond” (1). The word Zen means, “to meditate”. The Japanese history revealed this philosophy gained a lot of popularity. Without doubt, this Zen teaching influenced a great deal on Japanese culture. “The purpose of Zen is to discover answers within you” (3). Instead of letting themselves become angry, people who practice Zen meditate. This practice of meditation sooths their emotions and calms them down. It is known that they are people who almost never resort to violence or aggression. To further become aware of what Zen is I would like to describe the history and background, some of their beliefs, and the influence of arts and crafts. The history and background of Zen is quite interesting. Do you know who started Zen? “The Buddha was an Indian prince who lived in the sixth century B.C.” (2). By accident he learned the g
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Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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