July 22, 2021

What is Zen Buddhism

Introduction

There will be many days in your life when you will feel harried and overwhelmed because you have a million things to do with not much time left. The only solution you can think of at that time is to go faster. However, the best approach is to go slower and do less. In more simple words, what you need to do is look for ways to make your day more zen.

 Zen is the form of Buddhism that helps people stay focused, calm, and content with everything they have got. Adding a little more “Zen” to your life can benefit both your body and mind.

 Whether you want to become a Zen Buddhist or not, many Zen teachings can help you live a peaceful and happy life. There has been a recent uptick in interest in the practice of Zen Buddhism as it offers many benefits for your mind and body. But what exactly is it about? It can be pretty challenging to explain as Zen is not bound by letters or words of Sutras. Instead, it emphasizes more on the practice of mediation to relieve your stress and all your negative emotions.

Tips on Living a Zen lifestyle

Are you looking for a perfect solution to alleviate your stress and anxiety, then try following Zen Principles in order to live a peaceful and happy life. So, take a deep breath and follow the teachings of Zen Buddhism, which are:

Rise Early

Getting up early every morning is one of those tips that is way easier said than done. Of course, getting up early is not an easy task, but once you start, it will be surprising for you to know how much extra stuff you can do in just a day.

To wake up early, some of the things you can do are:

• First, try not to touch the snooze button, but if you can not resist, put your alarm out of reach, so you have to get up to turn it off.
• Take a shower immediately after waking up
• Sit in your bed and stretch your body
• Drink a glass full of cold water

Start exercising regularly

All schools of Buddhism emphasizes a lot on following a proper workout routine regularly to freshen up your mind and body. However, we all know that exercise is essential to keep our body active and healthy, but still, we end up sitting on our favorite couch all day.

In order to become a Zen Buddhist, you need to exercise regularly. However, you don’t need to pump iron for an hour daily or run a half marathon. Any sort of exercise is good for your mind and body. So, it is the perfect time to give your mind a break while working on your ideal body goals.

Keep a Zen attitude

A zen attitude is knowing that there is no need to rush. Instead, try to keep your mind and body always relaxed as only then will you be able to live a peaceful and happy life.

What could be more ambitious than filling your schedule with all the activities and things you love, spending more time with those close to your heart, and living your life at your own pace. However, for living a zen lifestyle, it is necessary to keep a Zen attitude throughout the day.

Conclusion:

To live a Zen lifestyle, start by prioritizing yourself, concentrating more, and following the tips shared above. Live your best life by adding more Zen to your day.