Bill, Whether zen is a subset of Buddhism is another matter, but you cannot deny that zen has developed from Mahayana Buddhism. Just like with an estate from your father, you can do whatever you like after receiving it, even against his will. The core idea of Buddha nature is put forward in Lankavatara Sutra for the first time. On the other hand, I don't think out of any Christian teachings can arise zen. Anthony
--- On Thu, 1/9/11, Bill! <[email protected]> wrote: From: Bill! <[email protected]> Subject: [Zen] Re: Mahayana To: [email protected] Date: Thursday, 1 September, 2011, 9:42 AM JMJM, I do consider zen my practice. I acknowledge that most people classify it as a subset/sect of Mahayana Buddhism, but I do not consider zen a subset of or co-dependent on Buddhism. In fact I consider zen the core Buddhism was built around - like a cultural-specific presetation layer. I can't speak for those that consider themselves Mahayana Buddhists, but my practice consists of shikantaza (clear-mind meditation) which is usually associated with zazen (seated meditation) but can be practiced any where at any time under any conditions. I sometimes refer to that state of clear-mind (or no-mind) as 'Buddha Mind'. My personal practice is to incorporate Buddha Mind more and more into my daily life. The core teaching of my zen practice is 'Just THIS!. ...Bill! --- In [email protected], Jue Miao Jing Ming - 覺妙精明 <chan.jmjm@...> wrote: > > Dear Forum, > > Do you consider "Zen/zen/your practice" a Mahayana practice? If so, how > does Mahayana actually practice? What is its core teaching? > > Thank you in advance, jm > > -- > Learn the Basics of Chan Meditation... > http://www.chan-meditation.org > Chan in everyday life... > http://www.chanliving.org > To be enlightened in this life... > http://www.heartchan.org > To save our world... > http://www.universal-oneness.org >
