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Chan Buddhism (commonly known as Zen Buddhism) is a form of [[Buddhism]] which originated in [[China]] in around the 6th Century AC. Today it is notably practiced in China (as Chan Buddhism), [[Japan]] (as Zen Buddhism), [[Vietnam]] (as Thien Buddhism) and across [[Korea]] (as Seon Buddhism). There may be debate as to whether it should be defined as a non-theistic [[religion]] or a [[philosophy | philosophical]] paradigm, but across it's various schools, the emphasis of Chan Buddhism is on regular meditation (known as ''zazen'') and heightened awareness of 'things in themselves' through various techniques, including through the focus on repetitious daily activities (as is common in various [[Christian]] [[monastic]] communities). | Chan Buddhism (commonly known as Zen Buddhism) is a form of [[Buddhism]] which originated in [[China]] in around the 6th Century AC. Today it is notably practiced in China (as Chan Buddhism), [[Japan]] (as Zen Buddhism), [[Vietnam]] (as Thien Buddhism) and across [[Korea]] (as Seon Buddhism). There may be debate as to whether it should be defined as a non-theistic [[religion]] or a [[philosophy | philosophical]] paradigm, but across it's various schools, the emphasis of Chan Buddhism is on regular meditation (known as ''zazen'') and heightened awareness of 'things in themselves' through various techniques, including through the focus on repetitious daily activities (as is common in various [[Christian]] [[monastic]] communities). | ||
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It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Zen Buddhism. (Discuss)
Chan Buddhism (commonly known as Zen Buddhism) is a form of Buddhism which originated in China in around the 6th Century AC. Today it is notably practiced in China (as Chan Buddhism), Japan (as Zen Buddhism), Vietnam (as Thien Buddhism) and across Korea (as Seon Buddhism). There may be debate as to whether it should be defined as a non-theistic religion or a philosophical paradigm, but across it's various schools, the emphasis of Chan Buddhism is on regular meditation (known as zazen) and heightened awareness of 'things in themselves' through various techniques, including through the focus on repetitious daily activities (as is common in various Christian monastic communities).
