I think the essence of this rule is about taking a moment???—???five, fifteen, thirty minutes, however much or little???—???to wake up, breathe, and collect yourself before the day. I’ve never been one for incense or candles, but both are used in sacred and religious rituals as a way to consecrate something and set it apart. Don’t worry about what happened yesterday or what’s going to happen later today. Consecrate a few moments in the morning and make it sacred, even if it’s just sitting on the edge of your bed and taking a few deep breaths before jumping in the shower.
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Zen Buddhism, also known as Chan Buddhism, is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China. It is characterized by its emphasis on…