If Zen is to be of any use to our lives we must be able to bring what is discovered to our daily life. Zen does not remove us from life and the world but gives us the insight necessary to help better it. The ability to apply the teachings of Zen to daily life is very important. Zen uses our ordinary life as a vehicle to enlightenment. One must always keep mindful of what one does. One must understand the importance of ordinary activities, that they are methods of Zen.
Although knowledge is looked up on by most people as a key virtue, it is not so in Zen. Action is more important, and knowledge that can not be used to enhance life is of little value. Zen practice extends to the times we are just doing our normal duties. In this way we will find that everyday is a good day.
Life is always in a state of change and there is nothing wrong with this because it is teaching us something each day. If we can only detach ourselves from the past and enjoy what we have right now, how much better will we feel! We must learn to flow from one moment to the next. If we can do this, everyday will be a good day.
Salam,
Cherine
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