Zen is a branch of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes direct experience rather than abstract teachings. Zen comes from Sanskrit dhyana and Chinese chan, meaning meditation.

Sit with your back upright and hands on your knees or folded together. Keep your eyes half open, looking toward the floor. Breathe naturally. Just sit, without a goal or an outcome. This is Zen itself.

Walk slowly, aware of every step. Hold your hands at your chest or behind you. Focus fully on your feet and the ground. Walking itself is meditation.

«What is the sound of one hand clapping? Koans interrupt analytical thinking. The answer is found through presence rather than ordinary reasoning.

Beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and incompleteness: a cracked cup or a dry branch. Nothing is perfect, nothing is permanent, and nothing is finished.

«One time, one encounter. Every moment is unique and will never recur. Live with this awareness.