Zen Philosphy

Engr. Antonio Velasco

 Zen is a Japanese sect of Mah y na Buddhism that aims at enlightenment by direct intuition through meditation emphasizes experiential wisdom in the attainment of enlightenment.

Definition

 Buddhism was founded by the Indian prince Siddh rtha Gautama, the first Buddha, presumably in the fifth century BCE. . (The Sanskrit word buddha, means awake, while siddh rtha, means successful.)

origin

 The Zen circle, a popular motif in Zen art, represents the entire universe in a single, perfect stroke. Although simple, images like this are difficult to paint successfully and thus must be done with a clear mind focused on the task.

Symbol

 Zen aims at achieving a state of mind named Enlightenment Enlightenment implies Oneness with the Universe and abolishment of mental barriers separating the Enlightened from all other things.

Goal of Zen: Enlightenment

 During this sitting meditation, practitioners usually assume a position such as the lotus position, half-lotus, Burmese, or seiza postures. To regulate the mind, awareness is directed towards counting or watching the breath or put in the energy center below the navel.

Meditation

 are short stories (generally recounting the actions of Zen masters and patriarchs) used to train the disciples, to encourage them to set reason and dualism aside and reach Enlightenment through direct intuition.

K ans

 is the altar in a monastery where offerings are made to the images of the Buddha.

Butsudan