Buddhism is a religion and philosophy that has been practiced for over two millennia, with its teachings and practices having a profound impact on the lives of millions of people around the world. Throughout its
In a world where multitasking has become a norm, it’s no surprise that many of us feel overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed out. The constant need to switch between tasks, and respond to emails, texts, and
As humans, we tend to identify with the roles and characters we consider ourselves to be. However, Buddhism teaches us that these roles and personas are only mental constructs and do not represent our true
Dogen Zenji (1200-1253) was a Japanese Zen master, philosopher, and poet who founded the Soto school of Zen in Japan. He is widely considered one of the greatest Zen masters in history and is revered
In Zen, the concept of Mushotoku represents a state of mind where the spirit does not seek to obtain anything. This is the attitude of a mind that do not get attached to objects and
The Buddha lived in the 6th century BCE, but Buddhist-inspired art appeared in India more than three centuries later. The Buddha was never considered as a god or deity, and the symbols that arose after
Zen has had a strong influence on the development of martial arts in Japan. Essentially, Zen and the martial arts have the same spirit, the same essence. Centuries ago in Japan, Zen had profoundly influenced
After Buddha gave up worldly life and sat down for meditation under the Bodhi tree, he attained enlightenment. He laid down his teachings in easily understandable language for the common man in the form of
Zen meditation or zazen is extremely beneficial in many ways. Besides enhancing spiritual growth, it promotes the physical and mental well-being of an individual. Since a huge number of people all over the world have
Taisen Deshimaru (born Yasuo Deshimaru) was born in 1914 into a Samurai family of the Saga Prefecture, located on Kyushu Island, in southern Japan. He was raised by his mother, a fervent follower of the
