“Mindfulness is a state wherein one is totally aware in any situation and so always able to respond appropriately. Yet one is aware of being aware. Mindlessness, on the other hand, or "no-mindness" as it has been called, is a condition of such complete absorption that there is not vestige of self-awareness.”
Quote by Philip Kapleau
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Philip Kapleau
Philip Kapleau was a Japanese Zen master, born in the United States on August 20, 1912. He developed a strong interest in Eastern philosophy, particularly Zen, in his youth and traveled to Japan in the 1930s to study under the renowned Zen master D.T. Suzuki. His studies included training in Kyoto Zen temples and deep immersion in the essence of Japanese culture. After completing his studies, Kapleau returned to the United States, where he became a Zen teacher and writer. His books, including 'The Three Pillars of Zen' and 'The Zen Experience,' have had a profound impact on the popularization of Zen. Kapleau's achievements also include the founding of the Kapleau Zen Center, providing a space for people to learn and practice Zen. He is widely regarded as an important figure in modern Zen, promoting cultural exchange between the East and West and positively influencing the spiritual lives of modern people. more
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