Korean Zen Buddhism

Korean Zen Buddhism, which is translated as son, is mostly followed in Korea. Korean Zen Buddhism became the state religion when Korea was founded in 688 CE. It came to Korea in the 4^th century CE. It was introduced by a Korean monk with the name Pomnang, who had studied under Chinese patriarch. A lot of Korean masters went to china to learn about the Zen Buddhism and brought the lessons back to Korea. The Zen Buddhism became smaller after a pro-Buddhist government was replaced in 1392. Buddhists moved into the mountains under official pressure. The main idea of the Zen Buddhism changed from studying texts to meditation, to reach Buddha’s state.

The Zen Buddhists believe in the idea that they find the true meaning by meditating and personal experience. They think that you reach Nirvana by sudden awakening.