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- Tue Oct 20, 2009 12:20 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: Top Ten Misconceptions About Buddhism
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Re: Top Ten Misconceptions About Buddhism
25. "The Japanese invented/discovered Zen." It was actually around in China for centuries before that under the name Ch'an and they trace their lineage back to Shakyamuni Buddha. ... and the Chinese word " Ch'an " was actually derived from the Sanskrit " Dhyana " (Pali...