Zen by Shunmyo Masuno

Author:Shunmyo Masuno
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780241371862
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Published: 2019-04-17T16:00:00+00:00

49. Don’t Let Things Go To Waste

For instance, try eating radish leaves

What is a ‘Zen mind’?

If I were to describe a Zen mind in just a few words, I would say it is about making good use of everything.

For example, when preparing meals, there is almost nothing we throw away. Take the leaves of a daikon radish: most people just toss them in the bin, but if you pickle them, they make a delicious side dish.

We also never throw out leftovers. If we realize we won’t be able to finish our portion, we are quick to offer it to someone else.

This kind of practice adds a beautiful polish to the mind.

The essence of Zen is in the beauty of simple things. There is beauty to be found in things that are stripped of everything that is unnecessary and that are without ornamentation. In a building, for example, beauty might be found in the structure or the raw materials. Needless ornamentation would destroy its essential beauty. This is how we see things.

Appreciate the basic materials or ingredients, no matter what they are.

It is a simple way to hone both your mind and your lifestyle.

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