29 illuminating Zen phrases to live in harmony

Zen philosophy has its origins at the beginning of the 1st century AD, when Chinese thought came into contact with the basic principles of Hinduism through Buddhism. Something that has already marked a key moment in our lives.

This philosophy was welcomed by Japan, around the year 1200, and cultivated under the name of Zen. From there it was shared around the world, reaching our Western thought with great force. Its influence and integration into our culture has also come from the hand of great artists. like Madonna, and athletes like Tiger Woods, since in their lives they enjoy the benefits of this philosophy when it comes to guiding themselves.

This has also been the case with influential figures in the financial sector.as is the case of the president of Ford Motor, William Ford and William George, known for sharing and using the “profitability mantra”.

“When something comes from within, when it is a part of you, you have no choice but to live it, to express it.”

–Kamal Ravikant–

Zen does not focus on searching for the meaning of life, but it is based on practice, allowing you help when overcoming your personal barriers and difficulties. Zen philosophy aims for a teaching based on attention in each moment, concentrating only on the “here and now”.

Lessons from Zen philosophy

Today I will love to share with you the 29 Zen phrases to live differently. Assimilating these phrases will allow you to see life differently and positively, finding answers to many of the questions you may be having.

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1. The temptation to give up will be much stronger just before victory.

2. The trick of life is to die young, but as late as possible.

3. Don’t speak unless you can improve the silence.

4. The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.

5. The strong will overcome an obstacle; the wise man, all the way.

6. Don’t be afraid to delay, be afraid to stop.

7. A fool’s happiness is also foolish.

8. Just because you stumbled and fell doesn’t mean you’re going the wrong way.

9. The cabin where you laugh is more comforting than the palace where you get bored.

10. Always look at things from the positive sideif there is not, rub the dark sides until they shine.

11. Whatever happens, happens in time.

12. He who points out your defects is not always your enemy; He who talks about your virtues is not always your friend.

13. Don’t worry if you don’t know something, worry if you don’t want to learn.

14. The teachers only open the doors for you, the rest of the way you will do it on your own

15. No matter how much the wind blows, the mountain will not bow before it.

16. Live with peace in your soul. The time will come and the flowers will bloom on their own.

17. There are no friends without defects; If you look for flaws in them, you will be left without friends.

18. Misfortune enters through the door that you open for it.

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19. No one returns from their travels the same as they were before.

20. Those who are capable of blushing cannot have a black heart.

twenty-one. It is better to be a person for one day than to be a shadow for a thousand days.

22. Your home is where your thoughts are.

23. The person who was able to move the mountain started by moving some small stones.

24. If you make a mistake, it’s better to laugh right away.

25. The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is today.

26. What determines the state of happiness or unhappiness of each person is not the event itself, but what the event means to that person.

27. Just like parents take care of their children, you should take the entire universe into account.

28. The glass is neither half full nor half empty. The glass is simply a glass and its contents are perpetually changing with your perception.

29. One thing: you have to walk and create the path by walking; You will not find a ready-made path. It is not cheap to achieve the highest realization of truth. You will have to create the path by walking alone; The path is not already made waiting for you. It’s just like the sky: the birds fly but they don’t leave footprints. You can’t follow them; There are no footprints behind.

I hope that these phrases allow you to answer many of your doubts, as well as open your mind. that always allows us the necessary steps to move forward; in a healthy way and above all filled with the best essence of life, ourselves.