Zen is an attitude towards life and an art that relaxes people's body and mind. It can appropriately inject coolness into people's anxious hearts.
When faced with a complex social environment and unable to gain a sense of relaxation, how can we settle down and regain a confident and calm state of mind from a Zen perspective?
A German philosophy professor traveled across the ocean to Japan to study Zen. Under the guidance of the archery master Awa Ken, he realized the true meaning of Zen through archery: Zen is a normal mind, and any skill in life can eventually enter the realm of Zen - let go of yourself and let everything happen naturally.
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When philosophers met Zen Buddhism, archery became a vehicle for spiritual practice.
Through archery, one can understand the essence of Zen.
Get rid of the obsession with deliberate control, let the body and mind return to their natural essence, and release the inner power without conscious effort;
——This is a relaxed and powerful life.
Process and result
The more attached you are to the results, the easier it is to be kidnapped by the results;
The more you focus on the process, the results will come naturally.
As Master said in it:
"What you shoot is not the arrow, but yourself;
You are obsessed with shooting, but you are trapped by the desire to win.
Let go of your obsession with results,
Let go of the superstition about self-control,
Let the arrow shoot out on its own. "
[Three core questions]
1. What is the connection between Zen mind and archery?
: Zen mind is the inner concentration and calmness. Through this state of mind, shooting arrows naturally can improve archery skills. Through the practice of archery, one can realize Zen mind. The two blend with each other.
2. What kind of living state is it to be relaxed and powerful?
: Let go of deliberate pursuits and distracting thoughts, do not be overly anxious and persistent, and maintain inner peace and strength; at work, do not be overly entangled in every detail and result, be able to calmly deal with difficulties when encountering them, and not be disturbed by anxiety and pressure, so that you can complete your work better.
3. What is the connection between Zen mind and mindfulness?
: Zen mind and mindfulness both emphasize paying attention to the heart, regulating emotions, maintaining a positive attitude and self-awareness; both tell us that life is not to achieve a certain goal, but to achieve harmony with oneself and the world in every moment.
I have been pursuing a kind of certainty. After reading this book, I feel that in the realization process of every thing or behavior, people have the superposition of Zen mind and confusion, or flow and restlessness. What is the meaning of the Zen mind or flow that I am pursuing?
"Inaction" is a beautiful and easy-to-understand book with a Zen feel.
Let go of yourself, be selfless.
Life is about living with peace of mind
Focus and breathing
Not bad, the content is profound and not complicated
Good, good, good
Very interesting little book
I very much agree with the views in the book and believe that only by letting go of your obsessions and staying relaxed can you be calm and powerful and let everything happen naturally.
You can try to understand it. This book is very simple.
Although it is very mysterious and cannot be understood, I yearn for that kind of concentration, which is the most precious and scarce thing at the moment. Zen is the state of selflessness. No matter what profession you are in, you can only start by entering concentration.
Concise, direct and universal. The "Zen +" concept is suitable for many fields and can obtain beneficial results.
It's very good. It's suitable for people who want to understand Zen but don't know how to get started. It's not long and the language is easy to understand.
When philosophers met Zen Buddhism, archery became a vehicle for spiritual practice. Through archery, one can understand the essence of Zen. Get rid of the obsession with deliberate control, let the body and mind return to their natural essence, and release the inner power without conscious effort; ——This is a relaxed and powerful life. Process and result The more attached you are to the results, the easier it is to be kidnapped by the results; The more you focus on the process, the results will come naturally. As Master said in it: "What you shoot is not the arrow, but yourself; You are obsessed with shooting, but you are trapped by the desire to win. Let go of your obsession with results, Let go of the superstition about self-control, Let the arrow shoot out on its own. " [Three core questions] 1. What is the connection between Zen mind and archery? : Zen mind is the inner concentration and calmness. Through this state of mind, shooting arrows naturally can improve archery skills. Through the practice of archery, one can realize Zen mind. The two blend with each other. 2. What kind of living state is it to be relaxed and powerful? : Let go of deliberate pursuits and distracting thoughts, do not be overly anxious and persistent, and maintain inner peace and strength; at work, do not be overly entangled in every detail and result, be able to calmly deal with difficulties when encountering them, and not be disturbed by anxiety and pressure, so that you can complete your work better. 3. What is the connection between Zen mind and mindfulness? : Zen mind and mindfulness both emphasize paying attention to the heart, regulating emotions, maintaining a positive attitude and self-awareness; both tell us that life is not to achieve a certain goal, but to achieve harmony with oneself and the world in every moment.
I have been pursuing a kind of certainty. After reading this book, I feel that in the realization process of every thing or behavior, people have the superposition of Zen mind and confusion, or flow and restlessness. What is the meaning of the Zen mind or flow that I am pursuing?
"Inaction" is a beautiful and easy-to-understand book with a Zen feel.
Let go of yourself, be selfless.
Life is about living with peace of mind
Focus and breathing
Not bad, the content is profound and not complicated
Good, good, good
Very interesting little book
I very much agree with the views in the book and believe that only by letting go of your obsessions and staying relaxed can you be calm and powerful and let everything happen naturally.
You can try to understand it. This book is very simple.
Although it is very mysterious and cannot be understood, I yearn for that kind of concentration, which is the most precious and scarce thing at the moment. Zen is the state of selflessness. No matter what profession you are in, you can only start by entering concentration.
Concise, direct and universal. The "Zen +" concept is suitable for many fields and can obtain beneficial results.
It's very good. It's suitable for people who want to understand Zen but don't know how to get started. It's not long and the language is easy to understand.