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    Meditation originated in India and spread to China and Japan, where different schools developed. Zen Buddhism focuses on meditation, peace, and enlightenment through offerings and merit. Monks and nuns join sanghas and live simply while meditating in zendos. Buddhism teaches the Eight-Fold Path to overcome suffering and attain the Dhamma truth through rebirth, karma, and bodhisattvas. Traditions include New Year, Vesak, dancing, and water festivals celebrating the Wheel of Life and Dhamma.

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    Meditation originated in India and spread to China and Japan, where different schools developed. Zen Buddhism focuses on meditation, peace, and enlightenment through offerings and merit. Monks and nuns join sanghas and live simply while meditating in zendos. Buddhism teaches the Eight-Fold Path to overcome suffering and attain the Dhamma truth through rebirth, karma, and bodhisattvas. Traditions include New Year, Vesak, dancing, and water festivals celebrating the Wheel of Life and Dhamma.

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    Meditation: Zen, Monks, and Nuns: Pranay T. and Sam K

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    MEDITATION: ZEN,

    MONKS, AND NUNS


    Pranay T. and Sam K.
    Origin
    • India --> China --> Japan
    • Schools
    • Shinto + Buddhism

    http://www.zeroatthebone.com/2006_04_01_archive.html
    Beliefs
    • Peace, love, tolerance
    • Offerings
    • Merit --> Enlightenment

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/amcalp/1483165461/
    Monks + Nuns
    • Ordination --> Sangha
    • Simple
    • Meditation in Zendos

    http://www.imvu.com/groups/group/IMVU%2BZen%2B%2BTemple/
    Dhamma
    • Truth + law
    • Overcome suffering – Eight-Fold Path

    http://www.fotopedia.com/items/ya-u0cGLDxR4bw
    Wheel of Life
    • Rebirth --> Realms
    • Kamma
    • Bodhisattva

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/mharrsch/3827333175/ http://raymasky.posterous.com/
    Festivals
    • New Year
    • Vesak, kindness
    • Dancing
    • Water

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/midpath/343688232/

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/shehal/815045089/
    Citations
    • Wilkinson, Philip. Buddhism: Explore the teachings and traditions of
    this ancient religion. New York: DK Publishing, Inc., 2003. Print.

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