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Intriguing Ideas About Zen Philosophy

Zen meditation is a practice of Zen Buddhism. It migrated to China after the 6th century, and then made its way to Japan. It has since developed a presence in Western Culture.

Before taking a closer look at Buddhism, I would like to first stress that it is not my intention to convert anyone reading this book to any particular style of thinking; especially not a religion. The beauty of Zen is that it is a practice aimed at a deeper understanding of one’s own mind and being rather than a religious doctrine. This practice of honesty and openness is an excellent foundation for meaningful personal artistic expression. While Buddhism is counted among the world’s major religions, Buddhism is actually more accurately ...

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