The 8 pillars of Zen philosophy & practice The following are not in specific order.      1) Being mindful to the present moment and its content, the only existing reality. That is to pay attention in a non-analytic and non-decisional way to the current and concrete reality of the NOW, the only reality that exists. […]

   The practice of Meditation : to be or not to to be During a 2014 retreat in France, famous Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh asked: “ Do you want to know what meditation is all about?” His students were eager for the answer. “He said: “ The secret of meditation is “thoughtless thinking” that […]

WHAT ALBERT EINSTEIN SAID ABOUT ZEN BUDDHISM  An interesting statement from a special mind. “Zen Buddhism has the characteristics of what our modern world can expect for a so-called “Universal religion” even if it is not a religion in its strict theological sense. It transcends personal god or gods, avoids dogmas, theology, divinities, miracles and […]

Meditation: difficulties, hesitation and doubts about our practice  Dec. 2nd 18 Maybe we have the will and good reasons such as dealing with our current issues to start meditation and keep doing it. Unfortunately, it does not work that way: We simply are too busy with zillions of things on your plate to meditate. We […]