ISSUE 02 | FEBRUARY 2020
BIKERS CLUB ® MAGAZINE | PAGE 37
"Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find
peace."
Zen is not interested in
metaphysical theories and
rituals and focuses entirely on
the mindful practice of Zazen.
Zen is very simple. It is so
simple, in fact that it's very
difficult to grasp.
In the silence of the dojo or
temple, quietly sit down, stop
moving, and let go your
thoughts. Focus just on your
Zazen posture and your
breathing. Keep your back
straight. Let go your ego and
your unconscious mind melt
away, merge with the
universe. This is Zen.
History of Zen
A long time ago in India, the
Buddha, resolute in solving the
problem of human suffering,
realized Enlightenment while
practicing Zen meditation under a
tree.
The Buddha realized intuitively that
even if we possess everything we
desire, we still are often unsatisfied.
This is because true happiness does not
depend on what we have, but on what
we are.
"Work out
your own
salvation.
Do not
depend on
others."