How often have you seen a scowling Buddha?

How often have you seen a scowling Buddha? Excellent article on the often forgotten importance of accepting the dark side of human nature in Far Eastern traditions like Zen.

“Zen Buddhism has had a profound impact on Japanese society and culture. Today the influence of Zen “mindfulness” is felt throughout the world. In this article we look at the human side of the great Zen masters of the past and the ways in which Zen continues to be relevant to people in contemporary society”.

Full article HERE

— Shomit

 

Posted in Blog on Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Tagged with buddhism, Zen

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