Zen

[RawHuman]

I have been intrested on following Zen-buddahisim, but i truthfully don't know how to start, where and start on what. I got inspired that Zen does not follow a ''god'' or like that. I believe that it will help on the way to a good, great life. Exspecially on karma. There are so many things i know i can understand, and discover with zen. I have so many questions i need to get answered. Deep questions and so on. Like for example: If i needed to use my ma learnings on a threat/attacker and so one for the safety and good of me and the people around me. I have been searching for the right religion for my whole life, and i just know that zen buhddisim is the right one to follow for me.

And i hope i havent offended any one. And i am sorry for my bad english, i hope you all understand me.

Thanks.

[RichardZ]

I don't think Zen could be started on the internet. Most beginning zen practice is where a mentor had part of the initial path and has an important role. I would think that you would have to seek a mentor in this field.

[tonydee]

Zen is one form of Buddhism, but I can't see from your post why you are interested in it specifically, more than the other forms. Do you already know roughly how Buddhism applies to the things you describe - karama, use of martial arts abilities, having a great life? And you want to follow the Zen path to refining and applying that knowledge? That all sounds good to me. If you can't find a teacher near you, then for practical and detailed advice on zazen technique and progression, you might consider:

http://www.amazon.com/Zen-Training-Philosophy-Shambhala-Classics/dp/1590302834/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1257854289&sr=1-6

Regards,

Tony

[bushido_man96]

If you really want to get into Zen Buddhism, then you should look towards a temple or whatnot that focuses on it, as opposed to a Martial Art that adheres to a few of the principles of it.

[RichardZ]

If you really want to get into Zen Buddhism, then you should look towards a temple or whatnot that focuses on it, as opposed to a Martial Art that adheres to a few of the principles of it.

Thanks BM, this was another way of what I was trying to say.