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Zen Buddhism is a practical body/mind liberation training, as is Buddhism generally, emphasising meditation, direct experience of the Absolute and it's integration into daily life.

I'd be careful quoting Wong Kew Kit's Complete Book of Zen too, as it has quite a few innacuracies and isn't generally accepted as a good source, though it is an interesting enough read.

Mahayana emphasises the Bodhisattva ideal, and also has monks and nuns. All Buddhist traditions agree on the same fundamentals, none is considered 'more spiritual' than any other. The majority of Buddhists are actually Mahayana Buddhists, with Theravada in the minority and while the pali cannon...

You mean Bodhidharma who insisted that his students have a full grasp of the sutras? The one who himself practiced in a monastery (Shorinji) lol? And it's taught to all Zen students working with a teacher, not just those in monasteries, as you'll discover for yourself if you actually go to any...

Sure, it's called actual experience in Zen monasteries. :)

"reciting sutras and studying buddhist doctrines is only a phase, which is not even a neccesity..." Not actually the case in practice, as all Zen/Chan students are required to have a firm understanding of Buddhist teaching.