Literally, Zen means a tranquil focusing of the mind through meditation, concentration or dhyana. It is a synthesis of the inner and outer reality fusing into a spontaneous flow of mind. Often, the actions of Zen masters appear quixotic. But their thoughts and actions are actually in tune with cosmic forces

FOR A ZEN PRACTITIONER

Enlightenment is not a means to an end but an end in itself
Naturalness is spiritually acquired and, unlike the naturalness of the unenlightened, comes from learning and cultivation of non-cultivation
The basis of behavior is detached self-regulation
Zen is a direct and simple understanding of life and environment