What did early Zen masters really mean by Zen (Chán/禪)?

It wasn’t just “meditation.” It was a path of insight — a way of living from clarity, wisdom, and direct knowing.

In this new Zen History article, explore how the Laṅkāvatāra Sūtra, Mazu Daoyi, and Huineng defined Chán (dhyāna) as the art of meeting each moment with undivided awareness.

🪷 Read here → https://www.mindlightway.org/zen-history-blog/zen-chan-dhyana

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🌿 Where did Zen really begin?
Before Zen spread through China and Japan, it took root in the forests, caves, and oral traditions of ancient India. Discover how the Buddha’s awakening, Bodhidharma’s journey, and centuries of transmission shaped the heart of Zen.

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https://www.mindlightway.org/zen-history-blog/zen-history-part-2-who-was-bodhidharma-ncx4y

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📜 Just Launched: The Zen History Blog

Why I Started this Zen History Blog
What makes Zen so hard to explain? In this opening post, I share why I created this blog—to clear up common misconceptions and bring Zen's true meaning to light, one moment at a time.

Part 1: A Bird’s Eye View of Zen History
From India to China, Korea to Japan—this post offers a sweeping look at how Zen transformed across cultures while remaining rooted in direct experience.

This blog is for anyone who wants to understand Zen more deeply—from its origins to its living tradition.

🧘‍♂️ Dive in here:
👉 https://www.mindlightway.org/zen-history-blog

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You don’t need hours of meditation to begin transforming your life. Just five minutes of sitting or moving meditation each day can help you develop consistent focus, enter flow states, and experience your true mind.

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Zen isn’t just about sitting meditation. You can turn any activity into a form of meditation if you know how to focus your mind. Whether it’s drawing, martial arts, or simply walking, your daily actions can become a gateway to presence.

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Zen isn’t about what you believe. It’s not even about what you think. It’s about direct experience.

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What is Zen? It’s more than a word—it’s a practice, a presence, a state of unbroken awareness.

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Where does the word Zen come from—and what does it really mean?

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