Sociology and Anthropology Vol. 3(5), pp. 269 - 272
DOI: 10.13189/sa.2015.030503
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The Spirit of Buddha Nature in Japanese Zen Buddhism

Cheng Hong Yau ^*
Department of Centre of Buddhist Studies, Faculty of Art, The University of Hong Kong, Hong kong, China

ABSTRACT

This essay will focus on the development and significance of Zen Buddhism and emergence of Zen garden architecture in Japan. In order to understand Zen Buddhism, which is a particular branch of Buddhism, this essay will provide a brief introduction to the religion of Buddhism on its origins and different movements that lead to the development of many branches of this religion worldwide at the beginning of the essay. The understanding of Buddha nature is also an essential part of learning the fundamental elements that made the religion into its shape and form today, which I will discuss deeply in the second part of my essay by using different Japanese Zen gardens as example.

KEYWORDS
Buddhism, Spirit, Buddha Nature, Japanese Zen Buddhism, Japanese Zen Garden

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