Buddhism

Question: The Big and Little Rafts in the end have the same goal: reaching Nirvana, by themselves or with others. Their methods seem at least tangible for ordinary people. What about Zen Buddhism, where they say no words can explain the meaning of things? What is their relationship with the ordinary people, who I believe won't be able to understand any of their thoughts?

Suggestion: I think that although in its beginnings, Buddhism was close to the public, it is a little far away nowadays. The difficult parts of its ideas (especially the parts which Buddha refused to put into words) is one reason, but the most important reason nowadays I think is because the temples are too far away (at least, in Korea). Many temples are located in the mountains, whereas churches are in the middle of urban areas. By coming geographically closer to the people, I think Buddhism would better help the people.

Comment: The Diamond Raft seemed that it was influenced by the Shamanist thoughts which was common in the nearby areas like Mongol. Much like Chinese and Japanese Buddhism evolved because of Taoism and Confucianist thoughts, I thought that Tibetan Buddhism had to do with Shamanist thoughts (the ritual part especially, which in their point of view helps one concentrate, become better)