VIDEO
History of Zen Buddhism: Paradox and Tension
2018
Many people come into Buddhist belief and practice through Zen, but not many people have an appreciation for its history. In this video we'll take a look at both its more and less legendary history, as well as the internal strains that led to the development of the two major schools of Zen.
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Many people come into Buddhist belief and practice through Zen, but not many people have an appreciation for its history. In this video we'll take a look at both its more and less legendary history, as well as the internal strains that led to the development of the two major schools of Zen.
27:18 min
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