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Want To Know About Zen?

What is Zen ? It's difficult to put into words. It's not meant to be put into forms too. What I know a bit about is that Zen tries to discover harmony in all things. The Zen practitioner sees himself as part of nature, playing an integral role in the natural process of creation and growth.


The emphasis is to place the mind fully in the experience whether be it walking, running, dancing, washing dishes, tea-making, flower arrangement or gardening. Live in the moment, not in the past nor the future. Moment to moment, be clear about what you are doing and maintain a clear mind.


In Japan, you hear about people practising Zazen. Zen meditation is just sitting. There is no need to make special effort to do anything else. By paying attention to your breath, your true nature will slowly appear.


Just as in any task that you want to succeed in doing, there are 3 fundamental principles to know:
1) Great Faith
2) Great Doubt
3) Great Courage/Effort

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