Zen & Buddhism: Dictionary & Glossary of Terms

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One day, a monk traveled into the mountain where Gensha Shibi resided
to see the Zen master and study Zen with him. The monk said to Gensha:
-I am a new comer, please be kind to tell me where I can enter the Zen gate.
Gensha... continue...

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PRINCIPLES
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paramita - "perfection", virtues perfected by a bodhisattva:
generosity
discipline
patience
energy
meditation
wisdom
Also including:
right means
vow
the Ten Powers
full knowledge of the true dharmas
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prajna - wisdom of true mind .

The glossary of zen and buddhism terms are gathered from the following authorized sources:
1. The Venerable Ajahn Sanong Katapunyo of Wat Sanghathan and the translation/editing of the Thai by Fuengsin Trafford and Simon Romer.
2. Steven Newton - Portland Zen Community (source "Glossary of Japanese Zen Terms" - Stan Rosenthal)

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