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The Theology of Zen Buddhism

By Dr. John Ankerberg / November 29, 1999

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…

Contradictory Teachings in Zen Buddhism

By The John Ankerberg Show / September 5, 1999

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…

Zen Buddhism and the Occult

By The John Ankerberg Show / September 4, 1999

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…

What is Zen?

By The John Ankerberg Show / September 3, 1999

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…

Legitimizing Immorality

By The John Ankerberg Show / August 28, 1999

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…

Common Beliefs of Zen Buddhism

By The John Ankerberg Show / August 26, 1999

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…

Tibetan Buddhism

By The John Ankerberg Show / August 14, 1999

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…

The Martial Arts and Eastern Philosophy

By The John Ankerberg Show / August 14, 1999

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.…

What Does Ram Dass Teach?

By The John Ankerberg Show / August 14, 1999

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…

The Connection between Mantras, Mandalas and Spiritism

By The John Ankerberg Show / August 14, 1999

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…

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