In the latest episode of "World Through Zen Eyes," we explored the profound concept of wisdom in Zen Buddhism, specifically focusing on...

The Five Roots: Transforming Meditation into Power In our journey through life, we often seek external solutions to internal challenges, overlooking the powerful resources already residing within us. The latest episode of World Truths and Eyes podcast delves into this concept through the exploration of "Chong Kun," the fourth of the five roots in Zen philosophy, focusing specifically on meditation and stillness. Myongahn Sunim explains that these roots—innate qualities that e

In the latest episode of "The World Through Zen Eyes," hosts Myongahn Sunim and Dr. Ruben Lambert delve into the concept of perseverance (jongjin) as part of their ongoing mini-series about the five roots and their transformation into powers. This exploration offers profound insights into how our innate qualities can be consciously harnessed for personal growth and spiritual development. The episode begins by establishing a fundamental premise: certain qualities, including de

In Buddhist philosophy, particularly within Zen practice, there exists a profound concept of the "five roots" that govern our existence. These roots are not something we need to acquire; they are innately part of our being from birth. Like the physical roots of a tree that remain hidden beneath the soil yet provide essential nourishment and stability, our spiritual and psychological roots operate beneath our conscious awareness, silently directing our lives. In a recent explo