ZEN PSYCHOLOGY In A Nutshell
Enlightening Insights & Perspectives For Living Mindfully
This book considers key insights and realizations found in the
tradition and practice of Zen. These are timeless penetrating
perspectives on the nature of being and reality... which have been
discovered and re-discovered by great seminal thinkers, teachers
and open-minded individuals in the East and the West, throughout
all of recorded history. The work endeavors to distill the essence
of Zen into succinct statements... which can point the way and be
useful for living mindfully.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgements
Disclaimer
A Preface
On The Nature of Zen Knowing
Zen Psychology
Insights & Realizations
Zen Mindfulness
On The Art &Technique Of
Living Mindfully
A Zen Ode
Uplifting Perspectives
Addendum
Golden Guidelines
For Life & Living
EXCERPTS:
ON THE NATURE OF ZEN KNOWING
For Those That Understand...
No Explanation Is Necessary.
For Those That Don't...
None Is Possible.
ZEN PSYCHOLOGY - Insights & Realizations
Much of our understanding, and many of our life experiences, are
at a level which is beyond the intellect's abilities to explain or
to communicate (ranging from simple experiences like riding a bike
and swimming - to profound insight into the nature of being and
reality). This deeply intuitive knowing is often overlooked,
undervalued and doubted - yet it is far more crucial and powerful
than our limited mental and verbal abilities.
Truth, beauty, joy and peace are immediately available in the real
world. There is no special place to go, and nothing out of the
ordinary to do - to acquire access to these merits - other than to
get real, come to your senses and pay attention.
Preoccupation and consumption by the past and the future (e.g.
drivenness and hurry sickness) are human foibles that rob one of
being fully present to savor and participate in life. Realization
of the ultimate magnitude of the moment enhances enjoyment and
effectiveness.
ON THE ART & TECHNIQUE OF LIVING MINDFULLY
The following considers the art and technique of living mindfully
and mindfulness - which can be described as a mental state of clear
minded awareness that is unencumbered, unfettered and unhurried.
The art of living mindfully entails being fully present to
experience and savor being alive, awake and aware. The technique of
mindfulness involves consciously focusing one's attention on
thoughts, feelings, actions and experiences - many of which can at
times be self-defeating and toxic.
A ZEN ODE - Uplifting Perspectives
Let us joyfully stand in awe and wonder...
Being mindful of the marvels and mysteries in life and nature...
Finding peace and serenity in the power and wisdom of the
universe...
Gracefully accepting and courageously trusting
That which is beyond our understanding and comprehension...
Allaying unfounded fears and speculations.
(c) Copyright 2012 - Dr. Dan Matzke, Ph.D.
KeyWords: Zen, enlightenment, awakening, satori, insights,
mindfulness, psychology, self help, personal growth &
development, emotional intelligence
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