Rinzai Zen

A Zen monk meditates on a pile of books about meditation and mindfulness and a flower springs and blooms!

Introductory books about Zen Buddhism

by Mark
January 15, 2024February 13, 2024
Arts & Culture, Meditation

Learning about Zen Buddhism can feel like trying to talk a fish into your net. Just when you think you’ve come up with the most convincing argument, the fish swims away like it wasn’t even… Read More »Introductory books about Zen Buddhism

Illustration of a Zen Buddhist monk practicing zazen

What’s the difference between Soto Zen and Rinzai Zen?

by Mark
May 17, 2023May 17, 2023
Meditation

If you’re visiting Japan, you’re probably going to visit a lot of temples, and not only might you be surprised to learn there are different sects of Buddhism, but even within Zen, there are distinct… Read More »What’s the difference between Soto Zen and Rinzai Zen?