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View submission: Conflicted about Zen Buddhism in general
It’s true that Buddhism has a lot to say about the nature of suffering - and that can leave one with the impression that it is a pessimistic faith. But my practice of Zen has brought more happiness, wellbeing and confidence into my life than I have ever experienced before. Truly, I was a very unhappy person for most of my life, and now at age 44 I can say that is no longer true.
And rather than an escape from the world, I would describe it as an escape *into* the world. Zane has taught me how to experience the painful aspects of life fully, without running away from them. And when experiencing them fully, accepting them and even embracing them, they cease to hurt in the same way. I often even see the beauty in painful experiences. It’s not an easy practice, or for the faint of heart, but it brings a deeper kind of happiness than anything else I know of.
Comment by Jory_Ubik at 20/02/2025 at 01:48 UTC
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Love this 👍
Comment by Larmorienne at 18/02/2025 at 22:31 UTC
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Former Catholic who agrees w you 💯