Expert: Bodhicitta - 5/28/2007

Question
hello :), is buddhism about becoming a spirit in the between area of planes of existence? . is nirvana a joy or contentment rather than a place ,? how does zen differ from other forms of buddhism,? and if there are many forms which is true! is is it whatever suits you best as an individual?
thank you
best regards   steve

Answer
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hello :), is buddhism about becoming a spirit in the between area of planes of existence? >>
No
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. is nirvana a joy or contentment rather than a place ,?
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neither
<< how does zen differ from other forms of buddhism,?
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it is the japanese form of buddhism. chan in china.
there are many forms of japanese buddhism all part of
the mahayanaa or great vehicle schools.

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and if there are many forms which is true!
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Many paths to suit many types of person.
it is upto the student to test them and find out which is
true and which suits their temprement.

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is is it whatever suits you best as an individual?
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and finding which is true.
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thank you
best regards   steve
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thank you
bodhicitta