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What is the difference between Zen Buddhism And Tibetan Buddhism?

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J. Harty

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Answered Aug 28, 2019

Zen Buddhism is a form of Buddhism in Japan, and it was imported from Chinese chan Buddhism, it also has some similarities with Mahayana Buddhism. Zen simply means a type of experimental process through meditation. This is practiced by Buddhist to achieve self-realization. Zen Buddhism was created in china in the 7th century AD. Tibetan Buddhism, on the other hand, comprises of various Buddhist religious practices and beliefs. Tibetan Buddhism is mostly centered on the practices of Tibet and other religious beliefs of Himalayas.

Zen Buddhism is a form of Buddhism in Japan, and it was imported from Chinese chan Buddhism, it
Tibetan Buddhism is mostly practiced in the northern part of Nepal, India, and also in some parts of northeast China. The teaching and doctrine of Tibetan Buddhism are majorly based on the three pillars of Buddhism. These three pillars are regarded as the foundation of Buddhism. They include; Vajrayana, Mahayana, and foundational vehicle. The teaching of Zen Buddhism is to make people discover themselves by actively engaging their minds. The doctrine of Tibetan Buddhism, on the other hand, is to make people attain spiritual development

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Daniel Frederic

Daniel Frederic

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Answered Jul 16, 2019

Zen Buddhism and Tibetan Buddhism are the two well-known branches of Buddhism. Zen Buddhism is a Japan form of Buddhism that is derived from the importing of Chinese Chan Buddhism. This Chan Buddhism, in some way, was influenced by Taoism (a type of Mahayana Buddhism) while Tibetan Buddhism is introduced to Tibet in the first millennium. It includes all the turnings of the wheel of dharma concerning all (the Mahayana, the Hinayana and few of Tantra) and it is considered the smallest branch of Buddhism despite all of its several lineages.

Zen Buddhism and Tibetan Buddhism are the two well-known branches of Buddhism. Zen Buddhism is a
Zen Buddhism has a great deal emphasis on meditation following the breath as well as emptying of mind, and it helps people in understanding the basis of human consciousness, while Tibetan Buddhism relies on sitting meditation like mantras and visualization concentrating on complex thoughts in respect to Tantra. This practice emphasizes the use of consciousness in achieving liberation.

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