10 Basic Principles of Zen Philosophy | Corner of Tibet

Today we offer you for your reading and implementing these ten principles of Zen philosophy, a philosophy that is presented as the art of seeing into the nature of our own being, helping us to free ourselves from the bonds of our mind and giving us tools to overcome common causes of suffering which normally we face.

Live at the moment

This is the only time you have, no more than a here and now, the past is only achievable through our memories, the future is just our imagination working.

Pay attention to everything you do

Concentrate on that you do, if you’re writing something, if you’re listening to a song, if you’re exercising, tie your mind to this activity, see that your thoughts do not fly elsewhere, focus on the activity you’re running, this is part meditation in motion.

Be true to your feelings

Listen to your heart, never will guide the wrong way, when your feelings are bitter, sets out the changes you need to feel at ease. Our feelings and emotions are indicators of how aligned we are with our purposes, so be careful and be true to what we feel will be of vital importance.

Love yourself

Love yourself is the most important thing you can feel toward any other being. Amarte will guarantee welfare, will be located in comfortable situations for you will allow you to have relationships that start love and respect. Accept yourself as you are and love yourself as you are. You’re a perfect being as you are.

Learn to let go

Letting go is one of the basic premises not only in Zen philosophy, but in all those inclined to a full life, tie something limits you, you stringing not let you grow, not gives you space to live new and best experiences. Take your learning experience, but let go of what hurts you, how unnecessary, which resents you, thoughts that overwhelm you. Accept and release.

Be honest with yourself and with others.

Honesty lets you decide optimally, will allow you to recognize your limitations, your mistakes, your strengths and weaknesses will allow you to build stronger relationships with people who are likely to have honesty as one of its values.

Consider your desires

Your desires occupy priority when making decisions places, think about your desires and work to materialize will be a sign of self – esteem and sense of purpose.

Be responsible for yourself and the world

You are the most important person you have in charge, take care of yourself and watch your world is your space, we all belong to a unit, we come from the same and are connected … Watch your space, watch your surroundings, Take responsibility for your piece, will be your way to change the world.

Do not oppose the stream of life, flowing with her

Do not resist, the greater adaptability have, the less resistance you have to change, you will be easier to enjoy a full life.

Find inner peace

This must be the ultimate goal, find your peace is not an easy task if our mind takes over, your peace shall not depend on any case of a situation or a second person, depends on you, your connection with your essence, it is a state that if you succeed, always procurarás.

Zen is the ultimate fact of all philosophy and religion. Every intellectual effort should culminate in him, or rather should start on it, if it is to yield practical results. Suzuki -Teitaro.