About Zen

Zen, rooted in Mahayana Buddhism, emphasizes meditation and direct insight into one's true nature. It seeks to transcend conceptual thinking and language to perceive reality directly, beyond dualistic distinctions. Zen practice often involves sitting meditation (zazen), koan study, and mindfulness in daily activities. It prioritizes the experience of awakening (satori) over intellectual understanding, aiming for spontaneous, non-conceptual realization of enlightenment. The essence of Zen lies in direct experience and embodying the awakened mind in every moment.