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Zen is often misunderstood as calmness. In everyday language, being “zen” means staying relaxed, unbothered, or emotionally steady—especially under pressure. It suggests a kind of unshakable inner peace. But this understanding misses som...

Why “Being Zen” Is Deeply Misunderstood In the West, Zen is often misunderstood. Zen is commonly associated with staying calm under pressure,controlling emotions,or remaining unshaken no matter what happens. You might hear someone say,“I...