... goals. They are concerned with studying the underlying nature of things. Both, Zen and metaphysics focus on self-discipline, meditation, and attainment of enlightenment through direct intuitive insight. Both Zen and Metaphysics recognize the importance of reality and both see reality as being the world as it is, unaffected by thought. They are most similar in their goal to expand the consciousness of the mind through meditation. Meditation is an integral ... part to the study of both Zen and Metaphysics and is used by both ... ...

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