Depending on where we are from, zen can be found in different ways. If you are from the mountains, you may need to travel to the Himalayas. If you grew up by a lake, it may be necessary for you to find a shimmering reflective body of water and take a solitary row. But if you are from the suburbs, an on-sen in a shopping mall might just do the trick.
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Experiences in the Zen monastery, Shofukuji, Kobe City, Japan
For the past 6 years I've been living next to ot very near by a 300-year old Zen temple. I can see the pagoda and main buildings from my windows. I frequently hear the temple bell being rung at 5 am or 6am in the winter.
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