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Sunday, September 28th, 2008 | Author: Zen
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Al asked:


I am looking into this for my own persnal reasons. I am looking into finding a set of spiritual beliefs that match my personal feelings and values. Any info is appreciated.

Caleb
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Saturday, September 20th, 2008 | Author: Zen
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Zophia asked:


What do you think about attempts to combine Christian faith with the practice of Zen or other Eastern spiritual disciplines? Is it a good thing?
Citizen of the Cosmos: I am ready for anything. I just want to know what other people think.

Miguel
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Saturday, September 06th, 2008 | Author: Zen
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Rick asked:


1.Used in the throne of a sitting Buddha, this symbolized spiritual purity and cosmic harmony.
a.mandala
b.lotus flower
c.dogu
d.haniwa

2.Widely believed to bring you to spiritual enlightenment, the chanting of a simple six syllable mantra was practiced by Japanese who believed in:
a.Zen Buddhism
b.Shintoism
c.Pure Land Buddhism
d.Taoism

3.Night Attack on the Sanjo Palace is a painted handscroll scene which depicts a powerful rising faction of Japanese leaders during the Kamakura Period known as:
a.Mandalas
b.Samurai
c.Genji Princes
d.Katakana

4.A slope and panel construction, which is the hallmark of the Teotihuacan architectural style in it’s temple building, is known as:
a.stelai
b.apotheosis
c.codice
d.talud-tablero

Austin

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