zen - Concepts

Explore concepts tagged with "zen"

Total concepts: 12

Concepts

Mushin - The Zen state of 'no mind' where actions flow naturally without conscious interference or overthinking.
Zanshin - The Japanese martial arts concept of sustained awareness and follow-through after completing an action.
Empty Cup - The Zen parable teaching that openness requires releasing preconceptions.
Kyudo - The Japanese art of archery where perfecting form, breathing, and mental focus matters more than hitting the target.
Beginner's Mind - Shoshin - approaching experiences with openness, curiosity, and lack of preconceptions, like a beginner.
Mu - The Zen concept meaning 'nothing' or 'not' - transcending yes and no.
Enso - The Zen circle - a symbol of enlightenment, strength, and the universe.
Zazen - The seated meditation practice that forms the core of Zen Buddhist training.
Ichigo Ichie - The Japanese concept of treasuring each unrepeatable moment as a once-in-a-lifetime encounter.
Open Awareness - A meditation style of non-focused attention, allowing whatever arises to come and go freely.
Makyou - Illusory or distracting experiences that arise during meditation, considered obstacles on the path to enlightenment.
Satori - The Zen Buddhist concept of sudden enlightenment or awakening to true nature.