Book, Words for Life, Ryuho Okawa, English

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Words for Life

A Modern-Day Zen “Katsu”or Koan to remove worldly attachments.

The original Japanese terminology "箴" (sin) in "箴言集" (singen-shu, or Book or Proverb) means "needle".Just as an acupuncture needle restores health, by finding the pressure points of our own attachments and practicing reflective meditation on these words or proverbs, we can regain a healthy mind by reconnecting with our original divine nature. Each phrase in this book is a guide to disciplining our mind.

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As a mini compass to lead us in the right direction, we recommend reading the Words for Life which compiles 100 easy-to-read and essential phrases. Take some time to flip through the pages and ponder the words, it will give you the power to improve yourself and your life!

”I hope you’d take some time to flip through this book on the train, bus, or

before you go to sleep, and meditate on the phrases and reflect on yourself. ”

-From Afterword and Commentary

To help readers find the teachings that are beneficial for them out of the extensive teachings, the author has written 100 phrases and put them together in this book.

We recommend that you keep this book by your side or by your pillow. Casually flip to a page, ponder on the words of wisdom that catch your eyes, and contemplate on yourself.

A simple routine like this will surely help you improve your mindset, change you into a more capable and insightful person, and lead you to live a meaningful and happy life.

We have created special meditation videos to help you deepen your understanding of this book. ”How to read with your Soul" and "Think with your Soul" （The video link is below.)

Inside you will find words of wisdom that will help you in these situations:

• When you are scolded or criticized
• When you envy someone
• When you are suffering from romantic relationships
• When you are self-conscious of your appearance
• When you want to open new doors to the future, etc