The Zen Studies Podcast 259 – Ten Fields of Zen, Introduction – What Is Zen Practice?
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Feb 1, 2024 Discover the essence of Zen practice as an active exploration rather than mere belief. Unpack the ultimate aim of becoming a Buddha through awakening to compassion and fearlessness. Learn why spiritual practice is crucial for transcending self-centeredness and achieving true happiness. Gain insights on balancing goal-oriented and goal-less practices, and hear about the signs of someone who embodies Zen. Delve into the Ten Fields framework, nurturing the way-seeking mind, and the importance of personal experience in meditation and daily life.
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Practice Over Belief
- Zen practice emphasizes action over belief and trains how we live rather than what we accept intellectually.
- The aim is to practice becoming an awakened human, living with less fear and more compassion.
What Being A Buddha Looks Like
- Being a Buddha means living relieved of fear with open-hearted compassion and purpose.
- The Buddha is an ideal we can increasingly embody through sustained practice.
Evolution And The Self
- Our evolutionary sense of separateness helped survival but obstructs spiritual peace.
- Spiritual practice aims to transcend self-centeredness while remaining an individual.
