Avainsana: Zen Buddhism
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Zen and the Art of Dissatisfaction –Part 38
Zen Master Bernie Glassman had a remarkable journey from aeronautic engineer to Zen teacher and social entrepreneur. Here, the focus turns to Glassman Roshi’s understanding of what peacemaking means, and how Buddhist practice can be embodied in everyday life without reliance on traditional monastic forms.
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Zen and the Art of Dissatisfaction – Part 37
Bernie Glassman (1939–2018) was an American engineer, Zen teacher and social entrepreneur. His work—such as the Greyston Bakery—combined personal insight with societal transformation. Glassman stressed the realisation of the bodhisattva ideal, offering assistance with social challenges such as poverty and substance abuse.
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Zen and the Art of Dissatisfaction – Part 36
This exploration examines the interplay between perception, duality, and oneness through insights from ancient traditions and modern interpretations. It highlights how economic systems disrupt unity, fostering dissatisfaction. Through spiritual practices, individuals can gradually awaken to interconnectedness, overcoming misaligned perceptions shaped by social constructs, ultimately revealing profound truths of existence.