Author Quote by Chris Prentiss
““Zen is a journey of exploration and a way of living that, in and of itself, does not belong to any one religion or tradition. It is about experiencing life in the here and now and about removing the dualistic distinctions between "I" and "you" between "subject" and "objective", between our spiritual and our ordinary, everyday activities.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Zen and the Art of Living, Chris Prentiss, 2015
Zen is presented as a non‑sectarian practice that invites present‑moment awareness and dissolving the subject‑object split in daily life.
In simple terms: Zen teaches living now and seeing beyond dualities.
Key Takeaway
Practice mindfulness in everyday tasks.
Themes
mindfulness
non‑duality
spirituality
daily life
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- work
- family interactions
- creative projects
Key Concepts
presence
interconnectedness
non‑religious spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you notice the “I‑you” split in a routine activity?
- What simple practice helps you stay present now?
A Different Perspective
May be hard to maintain non‑dual awareness amid busy, fragmented routines.
