Zen story on Meditation :
Zen story - meditation DHYAN or ZEN (Meditation) : Dhyan (ಧ್ಯಾನ, ध्यान) is the 7th limb of Astanga yoga, after Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara and Dharana. The word Dhyan comes from the Sanskrit word Dhyai, which means ' to think of'. Zen is a Japanese word for Indian Dhyan. "Dhyan" means to be so into your own being, that not even a single thought exists, a "No mind state" Mind becomes like clear sky. Dhyan is not same as contemplation. Contemplation means thinking, a reflection; where as Dhyan is meditation a "no thought state". When Dhyan reached China it became Ch'an. When Ch'an reached Japan, it became Zen. It comes from the same Sanskrit root, "Dhyan"(ಧ್ಯಾನ) (ध्यान). *Zen story on Meditation* : Prince asked his teacher "Why must I meditate in order to acheive enlightenment? I can study. I can pray. I can think clearly. Why this silly emptying of the mind?" Teacher said "I will show...