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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 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...
- 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...
- Arsenal title fears: How to handle slow-burn anxiety & failureAn ardent Arsenal supporter is grappling with intense nerves as the Premier League title race heats up. With recent defeats casting a shado...
- 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...
- A quiet conquestA Japanese Samurai's wisdom highlights the power of a mind free from emotional residue. This state, known as Mushin, allows for presence wi...
- 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...
- Quote of the day by Zen Master Dōgen: 'A flower falls, even though we love it; and a weed grows, even though we dislike it.'Zen master Dogen's teachings highlight that life unfolds naturally, irrespective of our desires. Flowers fall and weeds grow, not due to ou...
- Fu He Hui in ShanghaiFu He Hui, a vegetarian fine-dining restaurant in Shanghai's former French Concession, offers a unique experience. Chef Tony Lu uses Buddhi...
- 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...
- Empty & full of energyWhen, through practice, meditation and discipline, one is able to achieve at least for a few minutes, a state when no thoughts are present ...
- Life Has No PurposeLife is purposeless. Don't be shocked! The whole idea of purpose is wrong - it is out of greed. Life is a sheer joy, a playfulness, a fun, ...
- Five management tips from Buddhist billionaire Kazuo InamoriJapanese entrepreneur Kazuo Inamori founded two multi-billion dollar companies and rescued another from a crisis.
- 14 books that inspired Steve Jobs"The reason that Apple is able to create products like the iPad is because we've always tried to be at the intersection of technology and t...
- V S Gaitonde & 44 other South Asian artist's work up for auction in LondonA series of six works by modern artist V S Gaitonde, is among 45 artworks set to go under the hammer at Bonhams Modern and Contemporary Sou...
- Zen for Focus: Improve your inner calm to ward off distractionRestore your inner calm and gain your focus; incorporate Zen habits to your lifestyle to eliminate stress, anxiety.
- Trees, rocks, fish fly to nirvana tooHamano was three-years-old when his father took him on a fly-fishing expedition. In the secluded woods off Kyoto in the shadow of the Mist-...
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