In this article, we will contrast the teachings of Zen with those of Christianity. At one level, Zenists will admit that the two religions are incompatible, but they will nevertheless…
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©1999 Zen believers should be challenged to ask themselves how is it possible to know that Zen is true when the philosophy is…
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©1999 Although for Zen the supernatural, like all else, is illusionary, this does not prevent the supernatural from intruding into the world of…
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©1999 The issue of Zen origins and orthodoxy is largely irrelevant for most Zen believers. The experience of Zen is what matters to…
By: Dr. Ted Baehr; ©1999 How can belief in various esoteric religious tenets, such as reincarnation, lead to an increase in immorality? Dr. Baehr explains. Contents 1 Legitimizing IMMORALITY…
By: John Akenberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©1999 In this article, we will briefly note several common beliefs and features of Zen: monism; the centrality of Mind; irrationalism; nihilism; the priority…
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©1999 Tibetan Buddism offers to enlighten people to the [true] nature of ultimate reality. Tibetan Buddhism Info at a Glance Name: Tibetan…
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©1999 The martial arts are ancient methods of self-defense that are traditionally based upon Eastern philosophies or religions, especially Taoism and Zen Buddhism.…
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©1999 Ram Dass claims to further spiritual awakening in society through his teachings and interpretation of Hindu and Buddhist sources. What Does…
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©1999 Although traditional Hinduism and Buddhism perceive the mandala and mantra as related to the gods who bestow psychic powers and enlightenment, in…
