Is it possible, with relentless determination, to reach a constant state of zen? If so, would that be healthy? Does one need to experience all emotions randomly, including periodic chaos, throughout life in order to achieve the real zen?
2007-02-23 02:36:43 · 5 answers · asked by koningin_bloemkool 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I think that life is about experienceing it's flaws. There is a fine line between being emotionless and being in zen. If one did not experience suffering, one would never know the need for zen. It is meant to bring yourslef into enlightenment, and once you knwo the answers, you can still live on and be satisfied. That does not mean that you can avoid chaos, because than you would have to avoid life, and that, yes, is extemely unhealthy.
2007-02-23 05:13:07 · answer #1 · answered by Rachael T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think relentless determination would pretty much squash your zen from the get go. Zen is about letting go and finding your place within every experience, whatever is presented to you.
2007-02-23 02:43:24 · answer #2 · answered by Leslie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont beleive in zen but i beleive theres a higher state of existance and it is possible and would be healthy and experiencing periodic chaos only acts as an acid test as to whether one can attain the state or not or rather maintain it
2007-02-23 02:48:10 · answer #3 · answered by ladyluck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
zen is for fools looking for some thing they already have
2007-02-23 02:56:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Life is like a beanstalk, isn't it?"
2007-02-23 03:04:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋