Can't understand zen texts? You have no idea what these crazy old people are talking about? Thich Nhat Hanh has a wonderful commentary on The Zen Teachings of Linji(Rinzai) to help :-)4yr ⋅ Auteasm ⋅ r/zen
I'm very new to Zen and Buddhism in general but holy hell is this a great book. Highly recommend4yr ⋅ SilentRansom ⋅ r/zen
Alan Watts' books on zen are some of the most profound works I've ever read. He really had a knack of getting to the crux of zen.4yr ⋅ Lola-M ⋅ r/zen
[OFF-TOPIC] In light of the recent wave of Alan Watts posts, I made this meme. Don't take it to seriously! Also not intended as trolling, just a small joke.4yr ⋅ transcen ⋅ r/zen
Does anyone recognize this painting? I found it in my basement when I moved into my new apartment.5yr ⋅ YeahRightBL ⋅ r/zen
After finishing instant zen and a little bit of the records of Linji I decided to start this one out in a very nice setting as it’s been the most recommended book.4yr ⋅ SixthSins ⋅ r/zen
I'm sorry, I just couldn't help myself. ... But like, EVERYDAY AROUND HERE!! LOL4yr ⋅ royalsaltmerchant ⋅ r/zen
Stopped to snap a pretty pic, was photobombed by zen. Sorry for the phone camera quality.5yr ⋅ wrrdgrrl ⋅ r/zen
Zen Letters, Teachings of Yuanwu -- he's one of the Masters I know least about. Excited to hop in. Share some Yuanwu information in the thread!4yr ⋅ NorthStarIV ⋅ r/zen
Members of r/zen, let's play a game of perspectival madness! Instructions in comments.4yr ⋅ SmogBlock ⋅ r/zen
Friday.. Foyan has just arrived, back garden, beer, book and maple tree hues.4yr ⋅ transmission_of_mind ⋅ r/zen
I was reading this and thought some of you have been posting and feeling about this in relation to Zen. Book (The Buddha’s teachings on social and communal harmony).4yr ⋅ Hermit_Radio_podcast ⋅ r/zen
r/zen_poetry | Wednesday Bait | “After one semester, I decided I preferred monastic life, except on Saturdays.”4yr ⋅ SonoFoyan ⋅ r/zen
Happy Lunar New Year, zen friends. I hope your new year will be full of happiness :)5yr ⋅ daurim ⋅ r/zen
This koan always gave me that feeling of ‘pause’ and ... introspection? emptiness? not sure of the right word.4yr ⋅ happytigernz ⋅ r/zen
Buddhism and zen by nyogen senzaki this is my favorite author zen master and book.ama5yr ⋅ acidrain69420 ⋅ r/zen
Awesome book that got me through a stressful trip abroad, and a long train ride. ☯️⛩4yr ⋅ MindfulTree52 ⋅ r/zen
Last cont. (to me this says it all) huinengs commentary on diamond sutra4yr ⋅ royalsaltmerchant ⋅ r/zen
I wanted to make a Zen proverb image, but I couldn't think of anything appropriate, so this is the end result.7yr ⋅ KallumDP ⋅ r/zen
Zen pretty much comes down to three things: everything changes, everything is connected, pay attention (Jane Hirshfield)5yr ⋅ Horyu76 ⋅ r/zen
when a new-age spiritual life-coach starts telling me to clear my chakras, go vegan, and keep the 5 precepts to see my buddha nature8yr ⋅ noofen ⋅ r/zen
He who holds the conch shell may speak. Tell me: who can take the conch shell from me?5yr ⋅ NegativeGPA ⋅ r/zen
When people be like “This is what Zen Masters teach”... 🤔 #ReadTheDiamondSutra5yr ⋅ ericbeing ⋅ r/zen
“Zen does not confuse spirituality with thinking about God while one is peeling potatoes. Zen spirituality is just to peel the potatoes. “-Alan Watts5yr ⋅ slothsmerp ⋅ r/zen
Consider the trees which allow the birds to perch and fly away without either inviting them to stay or desiring them never to depart. If your heart can be like this, you will be near to the way - Zen proverb6yr ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/zen
