20 kinds of Zen life, so classic

Zen is a kind of practice, a kind of wisdom, art and attitude in life.

Zen is life, and life is Zen.

Ancient monks liked to practice life. It is said that "walking, standing, sitting and lying down are all Zen". Here are twenty kinds of Zen life:

We all know that monks are vegetarians. Yes, they don’t think being vegetarian is suffering.

In order to reduce the load on our intestines, please try to switch to a vegetable-based life. Start by eating vegetarian food one day a week to refresh your body and mind!

On your days off, it is recommended that you go for a walk in the forest, breathe fresh air, and talk to nature.

Forest bathing is a time to escape from real life and experience the cycle of the four seasons and the blooming and falling of flowers!

Sitting in meditation can make us "quiet" and relax our body and mind, just like yoga meditation.

It is a daily routine for monks to meditate. Let’s start by spending ten minutes in meditation every day!

In Zen Buddhism, walking, standing, sitting, lying down, carrying water and firewood are all Zen.

Wring out the water on the rag and wipe the floor under your feet with the rag. Let’s get started. The process of wiping is also the process of wiping your heart!

The monks in our hometown often practice on the hillside. They never drive when buying ingredients, and they don’t buy much ingredients each time.

Sometimes, it is recommended to expose yourself to inconveniences appropriately. Walking to work or walking up and down stairs will be more beneficial to your health!

We have a vegetable shop downstairs. Every dish is packed in large baskets. The whole shop is packed to the brim, and customers have to weigh themselves before choosing dishes.

One of the Zen lifestyles is to leave appropriate white space in life. Both the room and the heart should be cleaned regularly and appropriate white space should be left!

The day’s plan begins in the morning. Monks usually get up at half past four!

We ordinary people might as well get up earlier, start with a good morning, get up early for a run, and breathe fresh air!

We ancients always work at sunrise and rest at sunset. We have a feeling that all kinds of troubles will come to our minds at night!

Meditate for ten minutes before going to bed and write a handwritten journal. These pre-sleep rituals will clear yourself and you will fall asleep soon!

There is a Zen saying that "a day without doing anything is a day without eating"!

As human beings, each of us has his own life and work responsibilities. It is best to "finish today's work today" and start taking action today, not tomorrow!

Recently, I plan to go out early every day, but I often get delayed and I am in a hurry every time!

Zenyong recommends that you go out earlier and spare more time, you will appear more calm!

Doing two things at the same time may seem efficient, but often neither can be done well.

Zen Buddhism believes: Do only one thing at a time!

There is a Zen saying called "drink tea and eat", which means that we must focus on everything we do. When we drink tea, we drink tea, and when we eat, we eat.

Zen Buddhism believes: If nothing is done, nothing can be thought of!

In modern society, many people walk in a hurry and seldom calm down to read and write!

The Zen Master suggested: pick up a pen and write in your free time. Whether copying scriptures or writing, it will make you listen and be quiet!

There is a Zen saying, "There are green mountains everywhere in the world." The "green mountain" here refers to a place where people are satisfied!

Each of us needs to stay away from home for study, work, study, etc. No matter where we are, we must find the joy of life. The world is full of green hills!

Your body’s hair and skin are shaped by your parents. Your height and facial features have a lot to do with your genetics and environment.

Zen advice: Accept what cannot be changed, and continue to improve yourself where you can improve. Accepting yourself is the prerequisite!

Zen Buddhism believes that parents are the greatest living bodhisattvas, and filial piety is your greatest practice!

In normal times, you should take time to go home often. Even companionship and chatting are a blessing!

Monks usually like to get up early and chant sutras loudly, which is also a way to reduce stress.

The Zen Master suggested that when we feel depressed, we might as well find an open place or KTV and shout out!

Each of us has troubles, and when we are in a bad mood, we also like to take our anger out on others!

Zen Master suggested: Learn to control your emotions. When you are angry, don’t speak first, but recite “Thank you” silently three times in your heart. After saying this, the anger in your heart will disappear. !

Monks have developed the habit of cherishing items since their cultivation days. Work clothes and other items that you wear every day are never thrown away casually. If the seams are frayed, they are mended!

The Zen Master believes: Cherishing things means cherishing blessings!

The famous word "contentment" comes from Buddhism. The so-called "contentment" means knowing contentment.

The Zen Master suggested that we should know how to be content and have the mentality of "being satisfied with what we have and not wanting more", which can make life rich.

Author introduction: Gesang from Tibetan area, loves literature, records, and a Zen believer!