Zen style is a concentrated embodiment of the life attitude and wisdom displayed by Zen practitioners according to Zen principles and Zen practices, and it is a unique style. This style not only encompasses the practice philosophy of Zen Buddhism, but also integrates the daily practice into it, making Zen style a symbol of Zen life.
Zen Buddhism emphasizes the idea that "life is practice, and practice is life", which played a crucial role in the formation of Zen style. The practice of Zen is not isolated from the daily necessities of life, but is closely connected to daily life. Whether it is daily chores such as cooking on a fire, carrying water and choosing vegetables, or walking, sitting, lying down, talking and behaving, there are all philosophical ideas and opportunities for meditation. This practice allows Zen practitioners to gain insight into the true meaning of life in ordinary life, and to get out of the Zen mechanism of life.
The lively, free-spirited, and otherworldly qualities embodied in the Zen style are exactly the attitude of life pursued by Zen practitioners. They are like wild cranes in the forest by the water, free from the constraints and fetters of the world, and face all the obedience and disobedience in life with a detached attitude. This detachment is not an escape from reality, but a sober and autonomous approach to reality, coping with the ups and downs and changes of life with a peaceful mind. This attitude to life in the Zen style allows Zen practitioners to maintain inner peace and freedom in a chaotic world.
Turning to the quotations of Zen masters, we can see that the lives of ancient Zen masters were not all day long meditation and penance, but full of the breath of life. They practice meditation in their daily lives, incorporating the wisdom of Zen into their daily chores. These seemingly ordinary things, in the eyes of the Zen master, contain profound philosophy and wisdom of life. It is precisely this that makes Zen Buddhism a real art of living, and also makes Zen style a unique style of life.
The life-like characteristics of Zen make Zen ubiquitous and ubiquitous, and it permeates daily life and becomes a part of life. Both princes and nobles and ordinary people can seek inner peace and wisdom through the practice of Zen. The practice of Zen Buddhism is not limited to formality, but focuses on inner experience and comprehension. As a result, Zen Buddhism has become a popular genre among all classes.
The Zen wisdom and art of living embodied in Zen will continue to influence and inspire more people, and become an important guide for people to pursue inner freedom and happiness together.