All that we are arises with our thoughts... with our thoughts we make the world — Buddha
“There are no limits for the person who refuses to accept them,” says Chuck Norris. At 70, the former American karate superstar and Hollywood action man is still busy and active in promoting the fighting arts and sports. And in the business of movie making. But what few people outside of his vast league of fans around the world know is that Norris has long since gone beyond developing his body — he is now a strong believer and advocate of Zen, the core philosophy of martial arts, which he says can help every person achieve spiritual tranquility and self-confidence.
Zen, of course, means different things to different people; but to Norris, it is simply another way of seeing — with both eyes shut! Zen is sudden enlightenment, waking up from a deep sleep or from a deep distraction, meaning waking up from the superficial confusions of the world. This enlightenment is real and within our grasp all the time. It is the goal, the future; just deciding to take the right steps, face the right direction, can have a powerful and positive impact on today, on how you live your every moment from now on. Zen begins and ends at the most human level — with how people think of themselves and others. All you’ve got to do is open your mind. (MORE)
Source: Times of India
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