How to find specific lessons in Zen Buddhism?

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I found this glossary page by sotozen-net. You might find it helpful.

Here's the Zen Buddhism WWW Virtual Library which has some collection of Zen writings.

If you want to go beyond Zen, there's the AccessToInsight index by subject.

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From my U.S. perspective... Try using the word "Dharma" in your search terms. Most large Zen centers have web sites that list recommended reading, and other resources. Focus on translations of, or by ordained Zen Roshis (cross reference American Zen Teachers Association). Ask a librarian.

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📝 Are some of the supernormal powers a direct contradiction to old age, sickness, and death being unavoidable?
📝 English translation of Vipallāsakathā
📝 Is it good to tell awakening stories?
📝 Can the substantiality of phenomena ever be conclusively ruled out through Buddhist practice?
📝 Schopenhauer’s inexplicable disturbance in the heavenly calm of Nirvana?
📝 Did the Buddha endorse a cyclical cosmology?
📝 What does craving feel like?
📝 Is it ok to eat after midnight after observing the 8 precepts?
📝 Intense pins and needles
📝 What can be done about wanting to change things in the present that you can't?
📝 What is the meaning of the Datthabba Sutta?
📝 Transforming the three poisons
📝 If you were going to explain Dharmakāya to someone who has never encountered the topic prior, where would you begin?
📝 Why is focusing on the breath more difficult than focusing on Mantras, and how important is it before vipassana?
📝 Dependent origin operating mind
📝 Do all Buddhists say that nirvana exists?
📝 In Buddhism, is Escapism seen as a bad thing to take part in?
📝 Do visual objects have karma?
📝 Why should Mahayana practitioners strive for anything at all?
📝 Should I judge the efficacy of Samadhi based on the ethical qualities of the meditator?
📝 Does any school seriously believe Maitreya might appear in my lifetime
📝 What are the suttas in which the Buddha describes suffering as "burning"
📝 Vajra Posture vs Lotus Posture -- the same or male vs female?
📝 can meditation and dharma alone take us to higher levels of consciousness?
📝 A Peaceful Suicide of Old Age and with Critical Illnesses
📝 Is sky burial ritual inhumane and if not what is the reason for doing it?
📝 What is the Buddhist Way to Reform and Correct People?
📝 A summary explaining those ancient Indian philosophies of those non-Buddhist schools that had debated with Buddhist, especially Nalanda, masters?
📝 Does the second precept only apply to theft?
📝 Is there a universal definition of a crime?

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