Zen Buddhism And shinto Flashcards
1
Q
Satori
A
Experience of awakening
2
Q
Zazen
A
Sitting mediation
3
Q
Koan
A
Riddles that express the absurdity of words
4
Q
Wabi-Sabi
A
Acceptance of imperfection
5
Q
Wabi
A
Contentment with the little things
6
Q
Sabi
A
Acceptance of the imperfect
7
Q
Rinzai
A
Focuses on the practice of koans and how they lead to the freedom of thought
8
Q
Soto Zen
A
Focuses on daily rituals
Relies heavily on zazen (seated mediation)
9
Q
Kami
A
Anyone or anything that the Japanese consider sacred
Emperors of the country and natural landmarks