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Zen proverb of the day: "Knowledge is learning something every day. Wisdom is letting go of something every day." Knowledge vs wisdom? How true unlearning unlocks growth, success, and inner peaceEver thought why some people keep gaining knowledge yet never find real wisdom? The Zen proverb of the day reveals a powerful truth. Learni...- Quote of the day by Alan Watts: 'A person who thinks all the time has nothing to think about except thoughts. So, he loses touch with reality...' - How constant overthinking can quietly disconnect people from real life explained by the British-American writerModern life keeps people constantly occupied with thoughts, worries, notifications, and endless mental noise, which is why Alan Watts’s quo...
- Best life quotes: 'If a problem can be solved, then it’s not worth worrying about. If it can’t be solved, then it’s useless to worry about it' – Meaning of Japanese proverb explainedA timeless Japanese proverb offers a powerful antidote to modern-day anxiety. It advises focusing energy on solvable problems through actio...
- Quote of the day by Japanese poet Matsuo Basho: ‘Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what…’ Why chasing wisdom matters more than copying successful peopleQuote of the day: Part of what makes Matsuo Bashō’s words feel timeless is their emotional honesty. Many people today experience pressure t...
- Quote of the day by Eckhart Tolle: 'Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have. Make the...' – motivating lessons on mindfulness and why the present moment matters more than past or future by The Power of Now author and spiritual teacherQuote of the day by Eckhart Tolle: Eckhart Tolle's quote emphasizes living in the present moment, as it's all we truly have. By focusing on...
- Japanese proverb of the day: 'The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that...' - this powerful saying reveals the secret to handling life’s toughest moments and lessons on flexibility and adaptabilityJapanese proverb of the day: Japanese proverbs, known as 'kotowaza,' offer profound life lessons, often drawing inspiration from nature. To...
- Quote of the Day by Japanese philosopher Masao Abe, ‘It is not that I am empty, but rather that Emptiness is I’Japanese philosopher Masao Abe's quote, 'Emptiness is I,' redefines the self in Zen Buddhism. It signifies that our identity isn't fixed bu...
- Travel LightThe Zen teaching urges living unburdened: “Travel light, even yesterday is luggage.” Carrying past pain or future anxieties weighs us down ...
- China authorities approve arrest of ex-abbot of Shaolin TempleAuthorities in central Henan province, where the Shaolin Temple is located, approved Shi's arrest on "suspicion of embezzlement, misappropr...
- From Kancheepuram to Takasaki: The India connect of PM Modi’s Daruma giftDuring his visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a Daruma doll, a Japanese good luck charm with roots in India. The Daruma tradition...
- What is the Daruma doll gifted to PM Modi during his Japan visit?Narendra Modi received a Daruma doll in Japan. The gift occurred during his two-day trip. The doll is a symbol of good fortune. It came fro...
- How China’s Shaolin ‘CEO monk’ suffered a great fall? Under probe for ‘improper relationship’ with women, illegitimate kids, and embezzlementShi Yongxin, the Shaolin Temple abbot, faces scrutiny. Allegations include embezzlement and misconduct. The temple administration confirmed...
- View: Indians need to market the Yagna model as Japan markets IkigaiWhile the Japanese concept of Ikigai provides a framework for finding purpose by aligning passions with the world's needs, the article delv...
- How L&T Infotech is trying to leverage conglomerate's strengths to leapfrog to the big leagueIf “deep knowledge” and “beginner’s mind” seem contradictory ideals, L&T Infotech acknowledges it.
- China's oldest observatory opens free to publicBeijing, May 3 (IANS) China's oldest observatory in Dengfeng city is free to the public in a move to attract tourists at home and abroad, o...
- President Pranab Mukherjee meets top Communist Party officialS Jaishankar said the President explained to him the new initiatives like 'Make in India' and 'Digital India' in the context of foreign inv...
- Coup de grace!Devadutta, the Buddha’s cousin, tried to persuade Master to step down in his own favour. When he failed, Devadutta stormed out of the sangh...
- Keep it simple!Google’s corporate motto, “Do no evil”, figures in a quaint Zen story. The Tang Dynasty poet Po Chü-I once asked the Zen master Niao-k’e, “...
- On the One HandAccording to a legend, Bodhidharma, credited as the transmitter of Zen to China, refused to teach Dazu Huike initially.
- Leave your cravings to be one with allHave you heard the story of the monk and the sandwich vendor? “Make me one with everything.” So goes the monk’s humble request to the foods...
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