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Zen Buddhism
- 1. ZenBuddhismand HealthPsychology Dr Neeta Gupta Practitioner Of CBT,REBT & EFT Associate Professor DAV (PG) College Dehradun
- 2. Zen Buddhism Zen Buddhism was brought to China by the Indian monk Bodhidharma in the 6th century CE. After the death of Buddha, Buddhism was divided into two sects namely Mahayana and Hinayana. Hinayana follows the original teaching of Buddha. It emphasizes individual salvation through self discipline and meditation.
- 3. Mahayan:This sect of Buddhism believes in the heavenliness of Buddha and believes in Idol Worship. Mahayan sect spread from India to several other nations such as China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and Mangolia. Mahayana believes in Mantras. Its main principles were based on the possibility of universal liberation from suffering for all beings. That’ why, this sect is called Mahayana (The Great Vehicle). Its principles are also based on the existence of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas embodying Buddha nature. It allows salvation through having faith and committing oneself to Buddha.
- 4. Buddha was considered a great physician and psychotherapist due to his compassion and wisdom to diagnose and treat the root cause of all mental and physical malaise. His teachings can be considered a course of therapy and Buddhist meditation techniques have been abundantly utilized in modern- day psychotherapy for several mental and other chronic illnesses.
- 5. Zen is a branch of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China, when Buddhists were introduced to Taoists.Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. It emphasizes Doing what is natural and "going with the flow" in accordance with theTao(or Dao), a cosmic force which flows through all things and binds and releases them.
- 6. Zen Buddhism is a mixture of Indian Mahayana Buddhism and Taoism. It began in China, spread to Korea and Japan, and became very popular in the West from the mid 20th century. The essence of Zen is attempting to understand the meaning of life directly, without being misled by logical thought or language.
- 7. Teachings of Daoism/Taoism: These will Help You Navigate Life “Simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures. Simple in actions and thoughts, you return to the source of being. Patient with both friends and enemies, you accord with the way things are. Compassionate Toward yourself, you reconcile all beings in the world.”
- 8. 2. GOING WITH THE FLOW “When nothing is done, nothing is left undone.” This can also mean that when you don’t know what to do, do nothing. Instead, only jump at opportunities when you feel ready.
- 9. 3. LETTING GO “If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to. If you are not afraid of dying, there is nothing you cannot achieve.” We must remember to let go, and allow life to take its course. 4. HARMONY The Chinese concept of yin (Femininity) and yang (Masculinity) describes nature in daulities with two opposite, complementary, and interdependent forces. In other words, two halves balancing together that make a whole. Examining and understanding these patterns in ourselves and around us brings more balance in life. For example, a person that becomes too rigid may break under pressure. Instead, they should become softer and more flexible to restore the balance of yin to yang.
- 10. Zen is something a person does. It's not a concept that can be described in words. Despite that, words on this site will help you get some idea of what Zen is about. But remember, Zen does not depend on words - it has to be experienced in order to 'understand'.
- 11. Zen sends us looking inside us for enlightenment. We can find the answers in the same place where we found the questions. The first step is to control our minds through meditation and other techniques that involve mind and body; to give up logical thinking and avoid getting trapped in a spider's web of words. The most common way of teaching is for enlightenment to be communicated direct from master to pupil.
- 12. Zen tries to free the mind from the slavery of words and the constriction of logic. Zen in its essence is the art of seeing into the nature of one's own being, and it points the way from bondage to freedom. Zen is meditation. The key to Buddhahood in Zen is simply self- knowledge.
- 13. Buddhism and the modern discipline of Psychology have multiple parallels and points of overlap. Psychotherapists such as Erich Fromm have found in Buddhist enlightenment experiences :the potential for transformation, healing and finding existential meaning. Buddhist psychology has two therapeutic goals: the healthy and virtuous life of a householder (samacariya, "harmonious living") and the ultimate goal of nirvana, the total cessation of dissatisfaction and suffering (dukkha).
- 14. The essence of Zen Buddhism is that all human beings are Buddha, and that all they have to do is to discover that truth for themselves. All beings by nature are Buddhas, as ice by nature is water. Buddhist psychology is primarily about self-knowledge- finding out more about who you are, understanding your decisions, actions, thoughts, feelings, etc
- 15. Buddhism Zen Practices Meditation, the Eightfold Path; right view, right aspiration, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration Regularly visit temple to meditate & to make offerings to the Buddha and donations to monks/nuns. Place of origin Indian subcontinent China Founder The Buddha (born as Prince Siddhartha) Founded by those who broke away from the original teachings of the Buddha or those who make adjustments to the teachings, during the Third Buddhist Council. Place of worship Buddhist monasteries, temples, shrines. Pagoda, Temple.
- 16. Life after death Rebirth is one of the central beliefs of Buddhism. We are in an endless cycle of birth, death and re-birth, which can only be broken by attaining nirvana. Attaining nirvana is the only way to escape suffering permanently. Multiple births, ultimate Nirvana Literal Meanin g Buddhists are those who follow the teachings of the Buddha. zen is the japanese translation of the chinese word "chan" which is the chinese word for "dhyana" which is the sanskrit word for the pali word "jhana" which means "meditation".
- 17. Marriage It is not a religious duty to marry. Monks and nuns do not marry and are celibate. Advice in the Discourses on how to maintain a happy and harmonious marriage. not specified in the sutras, likely varies greatly depending on which school of zen and in which country. Clergy The Buddhist Sangha, composed of bhikkhus (male monks) and bhikkhunis (female nuns). The sangha is supported by lay Buddhists. monks, nuns. Confessing sins Sin is not a Buddhist concept. Not discussed
- 18. Goal of religion To attain enlightenment and be released from the cycle of rebirth and death, thus attaining Nirvana. To gain enlightenment Means of salvation Reaching Enlightenment or Nirvana, following the Noble Eightfold Path. seeks enlightenment Status of women No distinctions between men and women. Women are equal to men, and men are equal to women in the Sangha. The Buddha gave Men and Women equal rights and a major part in the Sangha. Women can become nuns.