To me zen is all about simplicity. With mindfulness as the path, and meditation as the practice, zen is about a life enhancing

* right awareness

* right understanding

* right friendliness.

Some would say this is to simple. Perhaps they are right, and I would also usually elaborate each point to a certain degree. But I am afraid of beeing trapped in intellectuality, grumbling, dogma and complexity. 

I am also afraid of being trapped in a misunderstood feeling of safety through believes, faith and standards. 

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