Zen Buddhism
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As “True Nature” illustrates, “The Snow Leopard” differs from Matthiessen’s previous nonfiction because it melds science with a spiritual quest, incorporating the author’s newfound zeal for Zen Buddhism.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
I spent a few years trying all sorts of things like mindfulness work, meditation, reading Zen Buddhism stuff, did some yoga, listening to tapes or things like that.
From Salon • Oct. 8, 2024
The exhibition also has a gallery devoted to Zen Buddhism, with calligraphy by Zen priests and elegantly carved sculptures of deceased Zen masters, which were used in memorial services.
From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023
In Zen Buddhism, there is a concept called nonattachment.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2022
I could always spot the extra words Rain threw in: nonviolence, Zen Buddhism, psychedelic.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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