Mushin is the essence of Zen and Japanese martial arts. Mushin literally means “empty mind”, and it is commonly called “the state of no-mindedness”. Mushin is at the core of Zen and Japanese martial arts. It…
Buddhism is a religion that was founded 2500 years ago by Siddhartha Gautama, and teaches how to get rid of suffering and achieve happiness and inner peace. Followed today by approximately 300 million people around…
People don’t really know who Buddha was, and contrary to what most people in the Western world think, he was neither a God nor a legend. He was a real man that lived 2500 years…
A long time ago in India, the Buddha, resolute in solving the problem of human suffering, realized Enlightenment while practicing Zen meditation under a tree. The Buddha realized intuitively that even if we possess everything…
Please take some time to read our Zen FAQ (Zen Frequently Asked Questions) that answers the most common questions related to Zen Buddhism. Is Buddha a God? No, he is not and, contrary to Christ,…
Sojiji Temple is the second head temple of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism and is one of the biggest and most famous Buddhist temples in Japan. Originally, Sojiji was a Shingon Buddhist temple and was built…
Hey there! If you’re interested in delving deeper into the world of Zen or Buddhism, I’ve got a list of some of my all-time favorite books that I’ve personally read and enjoyed. And don’t worry,…
Shunryu Suzuki was one of the most famous Soto Zen monk of the 20th century. He was the very first Zen master who gained popularity in the Western world for his teaching of Zen Buddhism…
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….
