Zen
The Four Noble Truths, Explained
The Four Noble Truths are the oldest summary of what the Buddha taught, and they are built like a medical case: here is the condition, here is what…
September 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Satori: What Zen Awakening Actually Means
The word enlightenment conjures permanent bliss on a mountaintop. The Zen word, satori, points at something both smaller and stranger: a sudden…
September 2, 2026 · 3 min read
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What Is a Zen Koan? Meaning and Famous Examples
A koan is a short, baffling question a Zen student sits with for months: the sound of one hand, a dog and Buddha-nature. It looks like a riddle and…
August 15, 2026 · 2 min read
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Zen Meditation for Beginners: How to Start Zazen
Zen meditation, called zazen, is almost embarrassingly simple: sit still, follow your breath, and come back when your mind wanders. The simplicity is…
August 11, 2026 · 2 min read