Zen Buddhism, originating in Asia and shaped over time in Japan, captivates Westerners with its promise of liberation from anxiety and suffering through direct experience. Unlike traditional knowledge-based practices, Zen emphasizes the importance of experiencing reality without the influence of thoughts and desires. The journey is illustrated through the life of Rinzai zen monk Yodo Kono, who transitioned from teaching physics to embracing the world of Zen, confronting its illogical nature and the challenges of meditation.
In Zen, practitioners achieve freedom from suffering through direct experience of reality, unmediated by thoughts or desires, a challenging journey beyond logic.
Rinzai zen monk Yodo Kono reflects on his transition from being a physics teacher to assuming a monastic role, highlighting the philosophical contrasts he faced.
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