Robert Freise
This explanation of how Buddhism came to be and how it became one of the most influencial religions in human society is really interesting. This article also explains how Buddhism is a faith based on lifestyle and how things are handled throughout ones life. This article gave me really good information on why people have faith in Buddhism and how Buddhism can have an positive effect on your life. Great article!!
15/10/2018
9:42 am
Daniela Cardona
I thought this article was really cool. Buddhism and Chinese culture have always interested me. I really liked how the author threw in Chinese words and letters as well. It gave me an insight in to Chinese culture and ways of life I had not before found. It was an easy read which really helped.
28/10/2018
9:42 am
Michael Hinojosa
This article was not only interesting but extremely informative as well! I’ve always been interested in Japanese and Chinese culture and really wanted to know what the differences were between the two countries in terms of culture. My interest for this article also stemmed from the fact I actually got to go to Japan; so thank you for writing this article and letting me take a relative stroll down memory lane!
01/02/2019
9:42 am
Diego Terrazas
A samurai’s warrior code is one that values honor, loyalty and discipline above all else. I could see the Buddhist and Zen influences in this way of life. the people who stay behind to help others reach nirvana reminds me of Bodhisattva. Ultimately, I think one of the most admirable aspects of samurais is how they accepted death almost without a care or regret.
24/02/2019
9:42 am
Andres Cano
I think it is intriguing to know about all the different influences and roles that Buddhism played on the development of the Eastern World. In U.S. History courses we miss out on a lot that goes on across the other side of the world, and Buddhism is certainly more than just a world religion. I have heard of many of the interpretations such as: Religion, Philosophy, Way of Life, Discipline, etc. I believe that the extent of Buddhism extends to all of these branches of belief and it is no wonder that this form of Zen Buddhism was able to make its way to China’s Little Brother, Japan.
24/02/2019
9:42 am
Emmanuel Ewuzie
Zen Buddhism’s influence on the samurai of Japan is a testament to religion’s ability to control people as Zen Buddhism gave a code for the samurai to live and abide by. Religion’s extension of influence doesn’t end there as religion often gave justification to individuals and groups to perform certain acts. For example, Christianity gave justification for the Crusades as its purpose was to reclaim the holy land.
23/09/2019
9:42 am
Todd Brauckmiller Jr.
Very interesting to see a spread of different religions to different countries. Seems many travelers and merchants end up learning something new and then bringing it back to their homelands. For me I grew up in a religious household (both Christian and Catholic) and I do seem quite interested in these other religions. Learning new religions really expands the mind into not only understanding others but to also understand where they came from.
04/10/2019
9:42 am
David Castaneda Picon
I have never heard about the Zen Buddhism culture before, I think it is very interesting and an amazing culture, the thing I like the most about them is that they focus more on living the moment, as the author Robert Rees said in this article, “[they focus] more on the physical and living world rather than a different one”, which is something that I think most people don’t do, including myself, I’m always thinking on what is going to happen next or I overthink what just happened in the past so much that I don’t focus myself on living in the present and enjoy the moment.
17/01/2020
9:42 am
Sebastian Carnero
I had no idea how complex was the samurai bushido. I didn’t know that it was influenced by Chinese and Indian culture. I didn’t know Buddhism had that much influence on Japanese culture. It is interesting how the bushido could introduce ideas of another philosophy, accept it and strengthen the ideals. It surprised me how much importance they gave to an outside belief in a militaristic regime, up to the point of introducing temples.
07/10/2018
9:42 am