Zen philosophy

Zen is a philosophy that was born out of Mahayana Buddhism in the 11th century. Zen puts less emphasis on ancient religious practices and focuses…

The true purpose of zen is, to see things as they are, to observe things as they are, and to let everything go as it goes. (Shunryu Suzuki) image from zen wall art

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Here are 26 simple explanations of some common Zen principles to help you understand and practice this philosophy of balance and emptiness in everyday life.

Serenity comes when you trade expectations for acceptance. (Zen saying) image from fudoshin

Did you know? The world’s top visionaries and athletes like Steve Jobs and Kobe Bryant turned to Zen to find purpose and clarity in their work. In this article, we discuss six Zen principles that you can incorporate into your daily routine to bring focus, balance and wellness back into your life.

A passage of wind, in the vast sky. (Ryokan 1758-1831 One robe one bowl. The Zen poetry of Ryokan) image from Chinese arts

Zen is a matter of character, not a matter of intellect. (D.T.Suzuki) image from xin hua

Can you only train parkour in "spots" of big cities? Of course not. It's a matter of creativity. You need to embrace your surroundings and play with them. The whole world is a playground. This also applies to life in general. Parkour practice can help you with both.