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1. According to Zen Buddhism (as well as other traditions) the ultimate goal is attain enlightenment for both yourself and all sentient beings. The process taken to achieve this goal is the eightfold path. However, Zen students focus greatly on Zazen (sitting meditation) and Koans.

2. I don't believe in an afterlife. The Buddha himself didn't believe reincarnation to be true. But, he did teach rebirth.

3. I consider myself very active. I practice Zazen on a daily basis and practice mindfulness throughout my entire day. I read books on Buddhism to further my understanding. My understanding of Buddhism is that it is a path to follow that allows you to be free of mental suffering through the complete understanding of mental suffering.

4. I agree with mostly everything the Buddha has said and with mostly everything the writings of teachers I've read have said. However there are certain aspects of certain Suttas and Sutras that I do not agree with. I'm basically a naturalist and do not believe in anything 'supernatural.' I see 'supernatural' beliefs as unsupported and unimportant to Buddhism. The Buddhist teachings I find important have no need for superstition to complete them. For example the four noble truths, the eightfold path, emptiness, 'not-self,' impermanence, the list goes on and on.

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