In the same way that there is no single form of Christianity, neither is there a single form of Buddhism. Certainly the above description of Buddhism has nothi

In the same way that there is no single form of Christianity, neither is there a single form of Buddhism. Certainly the above description of Buddhism has nothing at all to do with Soto or Rinzai Zen traditions, which emphasize this life moment as opposed to some later time when one's house will at last be in order. I am not familiar with other forms of Buddhism (not even Zen beyond the tip of the iceburg), but if we go with the extant teachings (particularly in the Diamond Sutra) Buddha negates self, negates reincarnation, and negates awakening. He didn't leave us much to work with O_o