Final Chapter: Happiness - true meaning of happiness
July 10, 2023
Hosted by Hitomi
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The famous zen phrase "Furyu Monji Kyoge Betsuden" encapsulates the core principles of Zen Buddhism. It emphasizes the transmission of teachings through direct personal experience rather than relying solely on written scriptures. This concept, first introduced by Bodhidharma and further emphasized by Huineng, highlights the importance of transmitting teachings through the heart, from person to person, rather than relying on words or characters. This emphasis on personal experience encourages individuals to explore and uncover their own psychological understanding, ultimately leading them to the path of Buddhahood." Marsha Lyles, the executive producer of Voice America, is here to adorn the final chapter of this season. She is the godmother figure who has nurtured and warmly supported the birth of Let's Open the Box of ZEN! In accordance with the principles of Zen philosophy, the past 12 chapters have held the key to liberating ourselves from fixed ideas - Authenticity, Anger, Perspective, Fear, Love, Surrender, Power, Forgiveness, Patience, Time, Loss, Love - this season has explored the true meaning of happiness.How do you define happiness? Where are you in your life now? Has your happiness changed? What makes you happy? Do you have a new outlook on what happiness means?As we reach the final chapter, Marsha poses thought-provoking questions to the listeners.
Let's Open the Box of ZEN
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We often hear the word "Zen," but what exactly is Zen? I remember a well-known monk at a Zen temple in Japan where has been cultivating Zen since ancient times, smiling and saying, "Actually, I still don't know what Zen is. Like a bottomless box, the answer is endless. A mind that is not trapped, free and fresh thinking is the base of ZEN philosophy, thus answers like the monk’s come into play. However, the reality is that our mind and body can easily be trapped by outside stimuli. As a practitioner of J.F Barnes’s Myofascial Release approach,I have seen many physical conditions deeply tied to the trapped emotions. Also have seen and experienced miraculous healing by letting go of those emotions or past experiences. While it is so easy to be swallowed by the force of the negative experiences, there are ways to find peace, balance and strength to stay in tune. Guests from various background and I will seek the ways how to let go of challenges of love, grief,time,power,fear,anger,etc.
Hitomi
Experienced LMT, Myofascial release therapist, qualified Qigong instructor of Shifu Yan Lei as well as YOQI- Yoga + Qigong. Practicing Zen meditation at Tokozenji Japan. A mother of 4 children and a grandmother of 2. Studied under John F. Barnes, P.T., founder of Myofascial Release Approach. Trained in Thai ancient massage since 2005. Working as an independent massage therapist in various medical settings. Performed more than 15,000 treatments as of 2020. She was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, where she cultivated a love for massage at a very young age. Her grandmother was one of the top Kimono tailors who sewed quality silks into Kimonos every day. As a little granddaughter, she took it as her job to massage her tight, sore neck and shoulders to ease pain.Her natural talent to find Tsubo (acupoints) was revealed and and evolved from this experience. Her ethnic and cultural background also influences her belief in the importance of the mind-body-spirit connection. Her daily experience as a therapist of the Myofascial release approach ® has deepened this belief. Her massage sessions and fitness programs focus on the mind-body-spirit connection. Therefore, no two sessions are the same. She creates one of a kind sessions for each client's needs. Licensed Massage Therapist MA52453 (15 years) Specialties: Myofascial Release Approach® (John F. Barnes, PT) MPS® Microcurrent Point Stimulation Pain Therapy Tradiational Thai Massage Qigong Rehabilitation Fitness
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