ister to Al, I'd like to hear (read)
your thoughts on a definition of zen, or anyone else's definition - even Al's.
Thanks...Bill!
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Chuck,
Thanks as always for your post.
You are not wrong in the history, genealogy and classification of zen you
present in your post attached below. This is the generally accepted
position - that zen is an outgrowth and sub-set of Buddhism. I dis
From: BillSmart@>Do you now understand my perspective? Do you accept it, or
do you have a different perspective?>
This sounds like ego to me. It is typical of Christian ministry.
Current Book Discussion: any Zen book that you recently have read or are
readi
nesday, July 23, 2008 10:05 AM
To: Zen_Forum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Zen] Re: Dear Bill
Bill,
You say:
I also believe, as you do, that zen and Buddhism are not the same. I
believe Buddhism is a religion and is a sub-set of zen, and so are
most other religions
I thought Zen,
Bill,
You say:
"I also beleive, as you do, that zen and Buddhism are not the same. I
beleive Buddhism is a religion and is a sub-set of zen, and so are
most other religions -"
I thought Zen, including Soto, Rinzai and Obaku, are part of the Mahayana
school of Buddhism and a direct o
Mike,
This post was not sent to me via email as most posts are. I don't
know why. That happens sometimes. Since I hadn't received any
postings recently I logged in to the Forum and found your post.
Thank you for your post. I always find your posts thought-provoking
(which I guess is not
