WHAT IS ZEN ?
The name "Zen" is Japanese. It derives from the Chinese Chan'an-na, which is a corruption from the Buddhist Dhyana, meaning Meditation.Zen means waking up to the present moment. That is, perceiving this moment exactly as it is, rather than through the filter of our ideas, opinions, prejudices, appearances, etc.
Zen philosophies and practices are gaining much popularity in our ever-changing world as a means of reaching a calm and tranquil sense of being. Zen principles place a great deal of importance on accomplishing a state of "no mind" or nothingness. Zen is a spiritual path that encourages practitioners to see the futility behind the world of appearances. In a practical sense, it helps us to live spontaneously, even joyously, as well as spiritually because it enables us to see the sacredness of our mere existence.
article from http://www.zenseeker.com
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