Zen is a school of Mahayana Buddhism, which origins also indicate meditation (zazen, sesshin).
Zen helps reach enlightenement realized through the form of meditation and dharma practice.
Zen originated in China in the Shaolin Temple and has connections with Shaolin Kung-Fu and Chi-Kung. Zen teachers or Masters usually practice Shaolin King-Fu and Chi-Kung.
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