What is Zen Buddhism?

ReligionForBreakfast April 24, 2025
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Use code RFBINCOGNI at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/rfbincogni. Join our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfast Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images and Reuters 00:00 Intro 1:42 The Legendary Origins 2:26 Bodhidharma and Buddha-nature 5:58 A Special Transmission Outside of Scriptures 9:22 Lineage 10:13 Sudden Awakening 14:45 Zazen explained 17:04 Chan moves to Japan 22:38 Zen Buddhism goes abroad