☸ Zen: In search of Enlightenment ☸

his NHK documentary program follows the training of a monk at the Shogenji Zen Monastery to present the practices of Zen, the Japanese form of Buddhism. This approach to life which emphasizes discipline, self-effacement, single-minded devotion to a goal and unquestioning obedience to one’s superior. Expression of this search for satori (enlightenment) in the arts is also described. Written and directed by Toshimaro Ama.

🧘 My personal reading recommendations for spiritual and personal growth:

🕮 Ajahn Chah / Collected Teachings / Food for the Heart: The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah / https://amzn.to/3vQYAO0
🕮 Daniel M. Ingram / Mastering the core teachings of the buddha / https://amzn.to/3P9zJMf
🕮 John Yates (Culadasa) / The Mind Illuminated: A Complete Meditation Guide Integrating Buddhist Wisdom and Brain Science for Greater Mindfulness / https://amzn.to/3dlfnCk
🕮 Sadhguru / Inner engineering: A yogi's guide to joy / https://amzn.to/3vRKnR4
🕮 Jack Kornfield / Living Dharma: Teachings and Meditation Instructions from Twelve Theravada Masters / https://amzn.to/3SAftGD
🕮 Philip Kapleau / The Three Pillars of Zen: Teaching, Practice, and Enlightenment / https://amzn.to/3zL8vGc