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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...
Quote of the Day by samurai philosopher Yamamoto Tsunetomo: ‘It is a wretched thing that the young men of today are so contriving and so proud of…’ - The centuries-old lesson on why displaying success without purpose can destroy self-respectQuote of the Day by Yamamoto Tsunetomo is a warning that pride in material possessions leads to a lack of duty and self-respect. His ancien...
From 'BuddhaBot' to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is hereUsers of the platform can join video calls with an avatar of Jesus generated by artificial intelligence. Like other religious AI tools on t...
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...
Book of the Day: A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind — How Zen rituals turn daily chores into mental peaceBook of the day: A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind is less about cleaning techniques and more about presence. It offers a reminder t...
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...
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...
Why postpone happiness?Many people make New Year resolutions but find it hard to stick to them due to busy lives. Zen Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh's story highli...
An embodied mindfulness'Clearing the mind via the vibrancy of the body's sensations, and moving with a quality of presence instead of watching the clock, or your ...
- Powerful faculties
The five strengths that one has to cultivate and use as powers are faith, diligence, mindfulness, concentration and insight. The five stren...
To be, or not to beAccording to the Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, in order to touch the true nature of all phenomena, we need to find a middle way between all...
Five management tips from Buddhist billionaire Kazuo InamoriJapanese entrepreneur Kazuo Inamori founded two multi-billion dollar companies and rescued another from a crisis.
- 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...
Silent SermonZen Buddhists use the story to illustrate the power of what is called ‘mind-to-mind transmission’.
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, “...
Mara, the SubtleWe are at Borobudur in Central Java. The monument, which is the world's largest Buddhist shrine, is shaped like a gigantic Mandala, forming...
Soul SongOne has to watch, meditate and move towards a sound that is already there," Osho explains.
Nada and BrahmanLegendary mridangam maestro Sivaram says sound is not to be confused with noise.
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...