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In essence, Zen is the art of living. All the teachings and practices of Zen are aimed at helping you live more wisely, more compassionately, and more fully. A Zen master has become adept at simply living her life, but she is not so much a master of her life as she is a master of the art of Zen study and practice.
Domyo Sater Burk • Zen Living
Zazen is a fundamental practice. It is about taking care of this moment with wholeheartedness. Just do it—right now, right here.
Dainin Katagiri, Steve Hagen (Editor) • You Have to Say Something: Manifesting Zen Insight
Rinzai Roku (a celebrated Zen text of the T’ang dynasty) and the teachings of Bankei, the seventeenth-century Japanese master who, for me, represents Zen at its best.
Alan Watts • In My Own Way: An Autobiography
Seijaku is a state of energized calm, free from the stress of everyday life, but focused and capable of action. It’s a sense of tranquility and purpose in the midst of the daily chaos.
14 Japanese concepts that will help you see life in a different light
Zen is everyday life—to live day by day. And day by day is today—right now, right here.