'Zen: The Art of Simple Living': Habits, Ideas and Hints for Living A Happy Life

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'Zen: The Art of Simple Living': Habits, Ideas and Hints for Living A Happy Life

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For Shunmyo Masuno, chief priest at Kenkoji, a Soto Zen temple in Yokohama, Zen is an action, not a philosophy. As Masuno explains to The Japan Times, “Zen is concerned with gyōjūzaga, four cardinal behaviors: walking, standing, sitting, lying. It’s difficult to discover the essence of Zen by simply reading philosophical books, as is popular in the West. Unless people can apply the basic, active principles of Zen to their daily lives, it’s meaningless.” More here
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如傑優婆塞 wrote: Sun Apr 14, 2019 3:39 pm For Shunmyo Masuno, chief priest at Kenkoji, a Soto Zen temple in Yokohama, Zen is an action, not a philosophy. As Masuno explains to The Japan Times, “Zen is concerned with gyōjūzaga, four cardinal behaviors: walking, standing, sitting, lying. It’s difficult to discover the essence of Zen by simply reading philosophical books, as is popular in the West. Unless people can apply the basic, active principles of Zen to their daily lives, it’s meaningless.” More here
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Excellent article and an inspiring teacher.. :applause:
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Thank you! Got this book in my Amazon cart now..... ;)
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Is that Life of Zen or the Emptiness practice.
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JMGinPDX wrote: Wed Jun 19, 2019 11:03 pm Thank you! Got this book in my Amazon cart now..... ;)
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