Traditions; East and West

By ZeroXer

There seems to be quite a stark contrast between meditation centers in the East, and those in the west. Of course the traditions that originated in the east and have moved westward, have to a great extent preserved their tradition, but those traditions that have originated in the West have some very interesting points of distinction.
In the East, the largest traditions which encourage the practice of meditation are Hinduism and Buddhism. Within these main traditions, there are many sub-sects, which have become particular to a certain region. For example Tibetan Buddhism varies quite a lot from Korean Zen, yet both fall under the broad category of Buddhist practice.
It will be interesting to explore the different styles of philosophy, practice, and meditation centers in the various geographical region.