Zen at War

Zen at War is a type of Buddhism that was practiced during World War II by Japanese soldiers. It was an attempt to combine Buddhist beliefs with military values. It was used to try to make soldiers more effective and efficient during the war, but it also allowed them to see the conflict from a more spiritual perspective. Soldiers were encouraged to embrace the idea of dying for the Emperor and their country as an act of self-sacrifice. They also used Zen meditation techniques to help them focus on their task and be more in control of their own emotions during stressful situations.