Zen 禅悟人生 -My way of Seeking a Balance life

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Quotes fo Life

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Life is Like a Mirror.
If you want the person in the mirror to smile
You need to Smile First

[osim]

Thanks Dolphinsiah,


Where do you find all these cute posters? What is Zen any way? I always thought it’s something profound and need intuition to understand.

[dolphinsiah]

Zen and the Art of Doing 'Nothing' - How to Apply This Secret in Everyday Life

Extracted from Book \"The God in Einstein and Zen\"by Narciso M Reyes


When one possess Zen, the whole world looks very different.

This heightened awareness could mean enjoying at a deeper level, the innocent laughter of your child, the balmy, soft breeze at your porch or the park, being seduced by the exquisite beauty of a wild flower, as it's caressed by the wind and sun or pausing to marvel at the silent strength and majesty of an old oak tree on your way to the train station.

Whether your job is driving a truck, repairing cars, teaching school children, editing a newspaper, ministering to the medical needs of patients, prosecuting/defending legal cases, running an advertising/political campaign or operating a company, it means being fully involved and fully focused (mindfulness) on what you are supposed to be doing at the moment, to the extent that you and your work become one and indistinguishable.

If you are a sports buff, it could mean the joy over your triumph over fatigue and pain, as you fully involve your self at a higher and higher level. Doing things that are difficult strengthens your will power and self-control. It also strengthens your \"mental muscles\". And like any other muscles, the more you exercise them, the stronger they become.

It's all about achieving an ideal symmetry and unity of mind and body. The idea is to blur the distinction between object (your work or 'doing') and subject (you) so that thought and action blend into a unified, harmonic whole. By doing so, you become a more alert, resilient, motivated and superior person.

The high quality of your work is the product of that single minded engagement. In every human activity, at work or at play, a calm, clear, focused mind will always have an edge over one that is cluttered, tentative, and tense. That is quintessential Zen.
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I am still learning.... :imanangel:

[dolphinsiah]

禅是什么？

禅是一种自我、是一种生活、是一种实践。只有在生活实践中，在身心磨练之下，精神自然升华，时节因缘成熟，自然明心见性。
　　
　　境由心生，物为我定。有的人说，禅是一种智慧；有的人说，禅是一种人生态度；有的人说，禅是一种哲学；还有的人说，禅其实什么都不是，也什么都是！禅其实就是一颗禅心。 　　
　　修禅是修心。禅静非人静，重气静、神静、心静。气静人则平，神静人自清，心静人得悟，清静之处定有彻悟，彻悟将有所为。
　　
　　修禅是一个过程，人生何尝不是一个过程。一步一个台阶，功到自然成。
　　
　　
　　心界本广阔无边，唯靠自心所悟，悟大则大，悟小则小，并无定数。用禅之心所一一启化，方可大彻大悟。
　　
　　心若改变，态度跟着改变；态度改变，习惯跟着改变；习惯改变，性格跟着改变；性格改变,人生跟着改变。
　　
　　心态和生活方式，决定了人生的命运。同样的环境和遭遇，如果想法和做法不同就会出现大相径庭的结果。
　　
　　
　　善非善，恶非恶，人既性善，也性恶。久入芝兰之室而不闻其香，久入鲍鱼之室而不闻其臭，环境在很大程度上影响人性的善恶。
　　
　　责任感是一个人立足于社会、获得事业成功的必要条件，更是至关重要的人格品质。“我不入地狱，谁入地狱！”这就是菩萨对芸芸众生的责任感！
　　
　　点灯照亮别人，更是为了让别人看到自己，与人方便就是给自己方便。
　　
　　
　　佛陀都有烦恼，何况我们凡人呢。人生的烦恼，自然当一笑而过。
　　
　　人若想活得愉快，就得少烦恼；要少烦恼，心胸就得宽广一些，学会善待自己和容忍别人，这就叫做宽舒人生。本来，生活就应该从容不迫，悠然自得。

[dolphinsiah]

osim:

Thanks Dolphinsiah,


Where do you find all these cute posters? .

You are welcome .
The posters are posted by kind net users....

I am using Zen to train my mind to be more calm -a better person.

Reading thick books on Zen sometimes needs alot of determination.
I think I absorbed better with pictures filled with Zen teachings....

So I just like to share....

I am now reading Master Tenzin Palmo books , she is a western nun , who retreat herself in a cave for 12 years....

Her teachings very meaningful.... :imanangel:

[osim]

I am also learning and I also think we live to train our mind to be present. The present is inevitable and only acceptance of the present can make one joyful of the moment. Thanks for sharing.

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zen is like an oasis in the midst of a desert…

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