Japanese buddhism Flashcards
1
Q
what are the six patriarchs?
A
6 masters
2
Q
what do Zen buddhists teach?
A
that all humans are already buddhas we just have to connect with our own through enlightenment?
3
Q
what is the way to reach enlightenment for Zen buddhists?
A
through meditation, to calm the mind and to go beyond rational thought
4
Q
what teaching by the Buddha represents thinking beyond logic?
A
when the buddha was asked by his followers to answer questions about the universe. he never answered directly and on one occasion just held up a flower
