Zen
Definition
A school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing meditation and intuition over theoretical knowledge.
Ausführliche Erklärung
Zen Buddhism developed in China as Chan Buddhism and later spread to Japan. It emphasizes direct experience and enlightenment through meditation (zazen), mindfulness in daily activities, and the study of paradoxical questions (koans). Zen teaches that enlightenment can occur suddenly through direct insight into one's true nature, rather than through gradual accumulation of knowledge.
Verwandte Begriffe
Chakra
Energy centers in the body according to ancient Indian traditions, believed to regulate physical, mental, and spiritual ...
Karma
The spiritual principle of cause and effect where intent and actions influence future outcomes.
Meditation
A practice of focused attention and mindfulness to achieve mental clarity and emotional calmness.
Astral Projection
An intentional out-of-body experience where consciousness separates from the physical body.
Aura
The subtle energy field believed to surround living beings, reflecting their emotional and spiritual state.