Buddhist practice: rethinking relationship with oneself

Everyone's life is filled with countless relationships: relationships with society, work, others, family, oneself, emotions, thoughts, and so on. These relationships can be internal or external, far or near; regardless of distance, everything can be summarized as a relationship between a subject and an object. Generally, we attribute our experiences to external objects. We spend our whole lives trying to change others and the environment, but in fact, all experiences come from the projection of the subject itself. The purpose of spiritual practice is to let go of the fixation on trying to change the external environment, to return to the original intent, and to understand and deal with the thoughts and expectations that arise from within. It is not just about meditation and chanting; it is inseparable from life; it is to return to oneself and accept various relationships. Based on an important text for Zen meditation, this book uses simple language to allow readers to practically apply Buddhist practice for the understanding about themselves and others, while cultivating an open, stable, and focused mind to face all the highs and lows of life.