Zen Buddhism is one school of Buddhism that arose from the Mahayana school of Buddhism. There are three main schools of Buddhism today, with several smaller schools that have adapted the principles and pathways of the major three. Zen is the Japanese form of Ch'an Buddhism, which began in China and eventually spread to the island of Japan. As a form of Buddhism, you are asked to use seated meditation to reach enlightenment, as well as to follow six paramitas or principles to achieve an awakened state. Zen Buddhism is a book for beginners that explores various topics to help you decide if it is the right school of Buddhism for you to follow and gain enlightenment from. In this book you will find: - The history of Buddhism - An understanding of Buddhism - How to practice Zen Buddhism - How to find a mentor - How to apply Zen to your daily life - Zen-approved meditations - A glossary of important terms You are not promised to reach an awakening or Nirvana, but to understand more about the concept and the meditation it took the original Buddha to gain Buddhahood. Your path may be quick or slow to gaining Nirvana, but it is your journey-not one that anyone can provide for you-although, it is one masters can help you discover. So what are you waiting for? Take action, not now, but right now, and grab your copy, today