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gr455h0pp3r
09-01-2005, 10:08
is Chan Buddhism exactly the same as Zen except in Chinese ?
RickMatz
09-01-2005, 20:33
Not quite exactly. Both Soto and Rinzai Zen have their own distinctive stamps.
Bugeisha
09-02-2005, 10:44
And Chan has it's own distinct characteristics from either Soto or Rinzai.

More importantly, why do you ask?
gr455h0pp3r
09-03-2005, 03:51
Im a pagan. I was thinking I would like to get involved in Eastern religion.
Bugeisha
09-03-2005, 04:35
I would suggest you find a teacher.
gr455h0pp3r
09-03-2005, 07:48
Of what ? I dont even know which type of eastern religion..
Bugeisha
09-03-2005, 23:31
Then a bookstore is your best bet.

What in particular interests you in "eastern religion."