Posted on Aug.11.2009 @ 08:05PM EDT by chontri
Different winds come from all directions. Some are clear, some carry dust,
some are cold or hot, fierce gales or gentle breezes. In the same way
sensations arise in the body...
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Here are some useful resources on the web on the history of Zen and Buddhism:
1.Wikipedia's History of Buddhism
The History of Buddhism spans the 6th century BCE to the present, starting with the birth of the Buddha Siddhartha Gautama.
5.Religion of the Samurai
A very thorough resource (an entire book) on Zen in relationship to the Samurai, including a very comprehensive history in the first 2 chapters.
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