In Our Time: Religion · BBC Radio 4

Zen

December 4, 2014·45 min·4 clips
Eric Green reveals why Zen says enlightenment is already within you, making any effort to achieve it misguided.
This episode explores the history and key concepts of Zen Buddhism, tracing its origins from India to China and Japan, and its spread to the West. Experts discuss doctrines like sudden enlightenment, practices such as koans and Zazen, and Zen's cultural and political impacts, including modern reinterpretations.
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