September 2024, Issue 97

Editorial

Pursuit of the Truth: Right understanding

In Zen Buddhism, understanding transcends mere intellectual comprehension; it embodies

a direct, experiential realisation of truth.

Rooted in mindfulness and meditation, Zen teaches that true understanding arises from deep within, beyond words and concepts. It emphasises direct experience over theoretical knowledge, guiding practitioners to perceive reality as it is, unclouded by personal biases.

This journey toward understanding is marked by koans—paradoxical questions meant to provoke insight into truth—and rigorous practice through Zazen meditation under the guidance of a master.

Ultimately, Zen’s approach fosters clarity, compassion, and a profound sense of interconnectedness with all existence—an invaluable perspective in our complex and often turbulent world.

Ekai Korematsu

Editor

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