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**BrandandGeneric** · 07-29-2012, 07:24 AM

Sure. But I personally never include Zen with Mahayana. IMO, Zen is the most 'Hinayana' ('individualistic') of all schools of Buddhism

Just because Zen came from China, it does not mean its character is 'Mahayana' (i.e., for the masses).

Regards

Yes. Many Soto schools do not consider themselves as Mahayana but just as Zen. Having been a former Soto Zenner, I never saw any sort of relationship with Mahayana core believes.

07-29-2012, 07:24 AM	#7
BrandandGeneric Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 349 Senior Member	Sure. But I personally never include Zen with Mahayana. IMO, Zen is the most 'Hinayana' ('individualistic') of all schools of Buddhism Just because Zen came from China, it does not mean its character is 'Mahayana' (i.e., for the masses). Regards Yes. Many Soto schools do not consider themselves as Mahayana but just as Zen. Having been a former Soto Zenner, I never saw any sort of relationship with Mahayana core believes.
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