Could one define Zen as 'hitting the mark'?
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"Zen is not about hitting a mark; it is the realization that there is no target, only the beauty of being fully present in the rhythm of existence."
According to Osho, no: Zen is not 'hitting the mark' because in Zen there is no mark, target, or destiny. Reality is a purposeless, rhythmic song; you are already where the arrow would arrive. Zen is nondual freedom—nothing to achieve, nothing to miss—so guilt, anxiety, and direction-obsession drop, leaving simple, unconcluded presence.
Zen isn’t about trying to hit a bullseye; there’s no bullseye—you’re already home, so just be.
Why this matters practically
- Lets you drop guilt, fear of failure, and constant self-judgment.
- Shifts focus from chasing goals to living fully and attentively now.
- Encourages trust in your own being over external authorities or rigid doctrines.
- Shifts focus from chasing goals to living fully and attentively now.
- Encourages trust in your own being over external authorities or rigid doctrines.
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