Pure Land and Zen Buddhism

History 8 India Manual questions

Pure Land Definitions:

Dictionary.com- a paradise believed by the followers of a Mahayana sect (Pure Land sect) to be ruled over by a Buddha (Amida) whose hope it is to bring all beings into it.

Google- Pure Land is a tradition of Buddhist teachings that are focused on Amitābha Buddha.

Zen Buddhism Definitions:

Dictionary.com- a Buddhist doctrine that enlightenment can be attained through direct intuitive insights

Religionfacts.com- Both the words "Zen" (Japanese) and "Ch'an" (Chinese) derive from the Sanskrit word Dhyana, meaning "meditation." Zen Buddhism focuses on attaining enlightenment (bodhi) through meditation as Siddharta Gautama did.

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