The Wisdom Of Zen : Zen Buddhism For Beginners

We have all heard the word "Zen" but we may not be familiar with Zen Buddhism. This course will help you understand Zen Buddhism and spark your interest for its practice. Zazen or sitted meditation is more than just sitting, it is understanding that we are one with all that is. It is connecting to our inner space of peace and contentment.

Leçon 1: Introduction To Zen

We often use the word Zen in English as a way to mean relaxed, one could stay Zen or be Zen, but where is this word exactly coming from ? What is the etymology of the word Zen ? What is Zen ? Where is it coming from ?

Leçon 2: The Practice Of Zen

Let’s dive into the practice of Zen. Zen is uncommon because we don’t start from the scriptures to dive into the practice. We start with the practice. How can we practice Zen ? How should we sit ? How should we breathe ? What is the end of the practice ?

Leçon 3: The Wisdom Of Zen

Realizing that everything is one is the wisdom of Zen. Behind the practice there is also a philosophy or rather an anti-philosophy as we will see. How can we understand it and turn it into a practice ? Let’s dive into the wisdom of Zen.

Leçon 4: The Action Of Zen

The way we act is the center of Zen. How can we act in a Zen way ? The Zen action is a mindfulness practice because it takes us away from the separateness of the ego. In Zen we don’t act for the end, the means become the end.

Leçon 5: Zen : The Discovery Of Our Buddha Nature

Zen is the practice that brings us back to who we truly are : an open mind, flowing with life in deep presence. In other words, the practice of Zen doesn’t make us enlightened but makes us realize that we are already enlightened. How can we find the Buddha within ?

Reviews

Explains a topic many find mysterious in a succinct down to earth fashion.
Simple. Very fitting.
Thank you.

Very appreciative of this course — simple, clear, and concise. Each lesson felt grounding and easy to follow. A beautiful reminder to return to presence.

I have learned nothing, but I have learnt it with my full attention and have become the learning.

A beautiful introduction to Zen, although with your accent I could happily have listened to you read from a car maintenance manual.

Thank you for your words and your time

Quick and easy, learned some good tidbits. Recommend

If I could rate this course with a 6th star I would... The information was thoughtfully and concisely delivered. All-in-all, very insightful, helping me on my journey to turn within.

The course was filled with wonderful insights to the Zen philosophy and the Buddhist practice. I’ve saved it so I can listen again.

Wonderful course. She explained a lot of Zen in ways that were simple and accessible. Well Done.

Short and to the point. Thank you for offering this course on Insight Timer.

An incredible insight. So simple, yet so powerful and profound. Thank you. 🙏🏻

What a lovely, peaceful, and succinct intro to Zen and Buddhism. I was looking for a little refresher and path to letting go of preconceived ideas... this short course was exactly what I needed. I will be exploring your other courses and content here on Insight Timer, for sure. Thank you so very much. May all beings know loving kindness, may all beings be well. 💕🙏🏼✨

Great timing, beautiful voice and delivery, fantastic knowledge. Thank u

Well done! Beautiful reminder and lesson! Thank you!🙏🏼

I really thank you for this course. I didn’t know much about Zen and your clear explanation was very helpful to understand the idea behind. And I’d love your voice et le petit accent 🙏

A excellent course for understanding a different form of meditation that allows one to have a greater understanding of oneself and to this universal life we share with others. Thank you 🙏

Excellent introduction. Teacher very well versed in the topic and expressed the ideas succinctly.

I loved this course. A great introduction to learn what Zen is and how Zen is.

I very much enjoyed these short and well presented lessons. Beautifully done and clear 🙏🙏

Thank you I feel more zen just listening to the explanation. Now onto the practice🙏

Clear consise and easy to understand. Beautiful lessons. Thank you.

Very well done. I learned something’s, and unlearned others 🙏