The hottest Zen Substack posts right now

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Zen Mind, Paranoid’s Mind

Aether Pirates of the Matterium! • 9434 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Zen Awareness Meditation Self-awareness

Paranoia can be a sign of awareness, prompting us to pay attention to potential threats or issues.
Self-examination and self-awareness are crucial for personal growth and navigating challenges effectively.
Reflection and mindfulness in the present moment can help in understanding one's actions and responses in various situations.

💎 Friday Gems (Waking Up, Nature of Thoughts, Moving Towards Darkness)

Low Fidelity • 117 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Meditation Mindfulness Zen Empowerment Reflection

Thoughts come and go, but they are not our reality.
Meditation app like Waking Up can guide beginners effectively.
Approaching what we dislike with curiosity can lead to growth.

True Zen Never Stops.

Philoinvestor • 137 implied HN points • 07 Dec 23

📖 Philosophy Zen Adversity Persistence Patience

Embarking on the path to self-actualization is a lifelong task.
Keep striving as if you are never there, for 'there' does not exist.
Develop tools like focus, mental fortitude, self-determination, and persistence to help you reach greater heights.

Impossible Conversations on Politics & Gender: Diane Musho Hamilton

The Bigger Picture • 19 implied HN points • 03 Dec 19

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Zen Politics Gender Conversations

Diane Musho Hamilton is a Zen priest and expert mediator for challenging conversations on topics like race and gender.
Having skilled mediators like Diane Musho Hamilton can help navigate difficult conversations in a constructive way.
Engaging in discussions on politics and gender with experienced mediators can lead to better understanding and solutions.

CxD 📚'23 #12: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ China Root: Taoism, Ch'an and Original Zen

CxD Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Zen Meditation Translation

Ch'an/Zen Practice involves deconstructing human identity to engage deeply with awakening
Terms in Taoist/Ch'an ontology ultimately converge into a single concept, emphasizing the undifferentiated nature of the Cosmos
The book highlights the depth and authenticity of Ch'an/Zen/Meditation practices, and points out common mistranslations in Zen teachings

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Exploring the Shadow: Doshin Roshi

The Bigger Picture • 0 implied HN points • 02 Jul 21

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Zen Meditation Mindfulness

The post explores the concept of the Shadow with Zen Master Doshin Roshi, known for pioneering Integral Zen.
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The author, Alexander Beiner, delves into deep topics related to spirituality and self-discovery.