I'm looking for a very simple rss updater to replace Rososo. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Orchestra on Oct 12, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm looking for a minimalist/possibly nontraditional bed frame that won't throw off the zen of my bedroom. What options do I have? [more inside]
posted by bradly on Sep 7, 2009 - 10 answers

I want to become a Buddhist monk at some point in my life and live out my days in a authentic monastery, preferably in a traditionally Buddhist country. Please advise. [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac on Jun 3, 2009 - 17 answers

What are the differences between Zen and Vipassana meditation? [more inside]
posted by Picklegnome on May 7, 2009 - 6 answers

I want to find popular songs with Zen/Buddhist themes, such as living in the moment, rejecting materialism, desire as suffering, non-attachment as freedom. The artists themselves need not be Buddhist and the entire song doesn't have to have a consistent theme. I know I'm using a loose interpretation of Buddhism. Any genre is fine; prefer pop/hip-hop. No chanting. Excerpted examples inside. [more inside]
posted by desjardins on Nov 6, 2008 - 29 answers

What exists out there that discusses Tao not in the context of self-help or meditation but rather how its philosophies bear on practical aspects of art, scientific thinking, skills requiring concentration, etc? Case in point: it encourages an open mind and total awareness. I've read a good part of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance but it seems that's more about our relationship to technology. Related non-Tao items of interest are fine.
posted by crapmatic on Oct 27, 2008 - 15 answers

I read a Zen story years ago at a meditation center library. Can't remember the book/author. (might have had a quirky title? perhaps written by a contemporary Zen master?). The part I remember was about how to sweep and the uses of all the swept-up "trash"... [more inside]
posted by tingting on Sep 18, 2008 - 1 answer

I'd like to get a zafu and zabuton^[?] for meditation, but I'd like to actually sit on a couple to find out what I find comfortable. Where can I try out and buy a zafu and zabuton, in person, in or near Toronto?
posted by mendel on Aug 19, 2008 - 4 answers

What should I wear to meditation? [more inside]
posted by Kellydamnit on Aug 5, 2008 - 14 answers

How do I learn to enjoy being alone after a recent separation? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 25, 2008 - 24 answers

What is the certification process for a "Zen Master" and a Zen "Priest"? [more inside]
posted by TigerCrane on Mar 25, 2008 - 10 answers

Help me continue my Zen education. [more inside]
posted by Roman Graves on Mar 2, 2008 - 13 answers

What's that incense I've smelled at Zen centers and where can I find it? [more inside]
posted by sneakin on Feb 2, 2008 - 11 answers

How can you trust a temple/church/etc if its leader has had moral failings? [more inside]
posted by desjardins on Jan 15, 2008 - 23 answers

What do you know about the Japanese word/concept of 'Ma'? I know it denotes the negative space between objects and it relates closely to the similarly used Japanese word 'Mu'. [more inside]
posted by 0bvious on Dec 27, 2007 - 15 answers

I recently lost the power adapter for my olde tyme Creative Nomad Zen NX. I'd like to just drive down to RadioShack and get a replacement, but I'm not sure what I need. The Nomad wants 5V, but it looks like RadioShack's adapters skip from 4.5V to 6V. Will I kill my player if I use one of those options?
posted by punishinglemur on Nov 21, 2007 - 12 answers

i am looking for a new mp3 player, have narrowed it down to the ipod vs creative zen vision:m, but i have a few specific questions about the creative zen first [more inside]
posted by illegiblemess on Aug 10, 2007 - 7 answers

Does listening to an MP3 player at a higher volume significantly increase the rate at which its battery drains? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned on Apr 24, 2007 - 8 answers

I just got a new Creative Zen Nano Plus 1gb mp3 player as a surprise gift from a friend. The trick is that I'm a Mac user, and by all official accounts the two are incompatible. Help, please. [more inside]
posted by soviet sleepover on Oct 27, 2006 - 4 answers

Tattoo planning: I'm looking for related symbols (by meaning, not appearance) of the lemniscate, enso, ouroboros, and apparently whatever the symbol between the buddha's eyes is called. [more inside]
posted by Kickstart70 on Jan 11, 2006 - 9 answers

I want to learn about Zen. How do I choose a Zen variety? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 22, 2005 - 9 answers

Is there a way to fix a crackly-headphones problem that I always always have with walkmen and mp3 players? [more inside]
posted by jennyjenny on Aug 25, 2005 - 4 answers

What is a 'moment of (something) zen'? I keep seeing this (on blogs in particular) and I don't know what it means. [more inside]
posted by chrismear on Jul 22, 2005 - 17 answers