Fudoshin is the ‘immovable mind’, that is, the mind that has met all challenges of life, and has attained a state of complete composure and fearlessness. This state of equanimity is essential in the practice
Zen Buddhism is a fascinating and complex spiritual tradition that has its roots in ancient Chinese and Japanese philosophy. The practice of Zen Buddhism emphasizes meditation, mindfulness, and the attainment of enlightenment through direct experience.
Hishiryo is a state of mind beyond thinking and non-thinking. During the practice of Zazen, it is the normal condition of the consciousness. Consciousness during meditation is not the same as it is in daily life, it
Kodo Sawaki (nicknamed “Kodo the Homeless”), regarded by many as the greatest twentieth-century Zen master, had a difficult start in life. Kodo Sawaki was born in 1880 in Tsu, in the Mie prefecture. Orphaned by
Gudo Wafu Nishijima was born on 29th of November, 1919 And was one of the greatest Zen Buddhist philosophers and teacher. When Nishijima was 21 years old, he became the disciple of great Zen master Kodo
Bodhidharma, also known as Daruma in Japan, was an Indian Buddhist monk, who is commonly considered the founder of Chan Buddhism in China – later known as Zen in Japan. Bodhidharma is believed to be
There is no doubt that we are living unsettling time with the coronavirus pandemic. Its effect is expanding to every area of life, we’re all having to cope with the stress. Actually, fear, panic, and
To become a Buddhist is to take refuge in the Three Jewels, also called the Three Treasures or the Three Refuges. The Three Jewels are the Buddha (The Teacher), the Dharma (The Teaching), and the Sangha (The
When Buddha saw suffering for the first time, he was deeply disturbed to see death and misery in the world. He gave up his place in the darkness of the night and set out to
In Buddhist philosophy, the Eightfold Path shines as a central teaching, offering profound guidance for living a life of wisdom, ethical conduct, and mental discipline. This ancient yet timeless path, articulated by the Buddha, is