If there is one thing that all Japanese traditional cultures with the word 道 Dō in them have in common, it is 禅 Zen. Zen has been practiced by Japanese samurai since ancient times and has been passed down to this day. If you are a practitioner of a Dō art, you have probably felt its depth before.

Why did samurai favor zen so much?

So today, I will explain what zen is in the first place, as well as its characteristics compared to other religions, and how it spread throughout Japan. I will then explain the three reasons why the samurai actively practiced zen.

By watching this video, not only will you gain a deeper understanding of the culture and history of zen and Japanese religion, but you will also learn more about the way of the samurai. I am sure that after watching this video, you’ll want to start training zen yourself.

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1:40 What is Zen?
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