--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Walking is Zen, sitting is Zen. Then what…" description: "\"Walking is Zen, sitting is Zen. Then what will be the quality? Watchfully alert, joyously unmotivated, centered, loving, flowing, one walks. And the wa..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/384/rajneesh-54_beautiful_walking-is-zen-sitting-is-zen-then-what_2309587.jpg" --- # Walking is Zen, sitting is Zen. Then what will be the… ![“Walking is Zen, sitting is Zen. Then what will be the quality? Watchfully alert, joyously unmotivated, centered, loving, flowing, one walks. And the walking is sauntering. Loving, alert, watchful, one sits, unmotivated - not sitting for anything in particular, just enjoying how beautiful just…” quote by Rajneesh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/384/rajneesh-54_beautiful_walking-is-zen-sitting-is-zen-then-what_2309587.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/384/rajneesh-54_beautiful_walking-is-zen-sitting-is-zen-then-what_2309587.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/384/rajneesh-54_beautiful_walking-is-zen-sitting-is-zen-then-what_2309587.jpg) > “Walking is Zen, sitting is Zen. Then what will be the quality? Watchfully alert, joyously unmotivated, centered, loving, flowing, one walks. And the walking is sauntering. Loving, alert, watchful, one sits, unmotivated - not sitting for anything in particular, just enjoying how beautiful just sitting doing nothing is, how relaxing, how restful.” [Rajneesh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rajneesh/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Walking and sitting embody Zen mindfulness, emphasizing alert, loving, unmotivated presence in motion and stillness. **In simple terms:** Zen is present in both walking and sitting, with alert, loving awareness. Key Takeaway Cultivate mindful presence in all activities. Themes mindfulness zen presence Mood calm peaceful contemplative Type spiritual instructional poetic When to use this quote - daily meditation - walking meditation - quiet contemplation - mindful work Key Concepts spiritual practice conscious living Questions to Reflect On - How can you integrate alert, loving presence into routine tasks? - What obstacles hinder unmotivated mindfulness? 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