Bodhidharma’s Zen Teachings and the Art of Meditating with Open Eyes
The origins of Zen Buddhism are deeply intertwined with the enigmatic figure of Bodhidharma, a wandering monk credited with bringing Chan (Zen) Buddhism from India to China in the 5th or 6th century. Unlike other forms of Buddhist meditation that emphasize closed-eye introspection, Bodhidharma’s teachings encouraged meditation with open eyes, a radical approach that challenges … Read more