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There is the Zen of Python written by Tim Peters. It is considered like a summary manual of python's philosophy. Here it is:
>>> import this
The Zen of Python, by Tim Peters Beautiful is better than ugly. Explicit is better than implicit. Simple...
Started by nosklo on
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I can give an example of "readability counts" (the easy one :D) Compare C and Python:
#include <stdio.h> int main(void) { printf("Hello, world!\n"); return(0); }
print "Hello, world!"
(And what about indentation? Well-indented code is more readable... .
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Most of my work is done in Python, but I am about to embark into a serious project demanding a lot of C++. Throughout my Python experience, I've found the Zen of Python (presented as an appendix below) to be a serious source of inspiration.
I know (or...
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I found this funny, not necessarily zen-like though:
I saw 'cout' being shifted "Hello world" times the whole article!
Your "Zen of C++" is called C++ Coding Standards from Alexandrescu and Sutter (two C++ similar in concept to, though ....
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As a newcomer to this forum, I've been perusing some areas, most importantly (for me) the "Ask The Teacher" board. In there, I think I read an explanation that Zen is not necessarily confined to Buddhism (apologies if I misQuote: d or misunderstood, or...
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at zenforuminternational):
No, Smiley, for it's "Zen Buddhism," not "Zen," which is shorthand for "Zen Buddhism."
People who are not intimate with Buddhism in general or Zen Buddhism in particular invent many definitions for and use the word "Zen....
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Wanted to start a topic and get some thoughts on what the members here thought.
Often get the sense that Zen is not as complete as say Advaita in terms of transcendence. In Zen, awakening/enlightenement is almost seen as an after-thought. Zen constantly...
Started by abideasthat on
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It seems that 'Zen' (as if Zen were an entity?) worries that one will get caught up in the sightseeing, and not find the Way thru.
One, but I seem to have a general impression that Zen strives to cut thru all the 'red tape', so.
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Just want to get a picture of whether people here actually read philosophy and/or theology, and what type of material they actually read.
kind regards
Started by troyjs on
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There are many notable exceptions 100 books now
For school I am and have been reading quite a bit of philosophy (though mainly on ethics interesting video on You tube (which ....
philosophy sporadically, but I've gotten sort of tired of it.
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Zen in the Martial Arts = Dead Being one that is not latched to convention, I totally dislike and disagree with the notion of Zen in the martial arts. Especially the way it is taken in today, with a new age angle that sits wrong with me.
Swordsmanship...
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To meaningless details ", and " being in a half asleep state " the antithesis of what Zen is supposed to be all about?
My understanding of the ideal of the zen state in the martial arts was that it was all schools of zen swordsmanship....
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Should Martial Artists read Philosophy Hi All,
just saw yesterday a great film: The Twilight Samurai
There was a great dialogue. The samurai asked his little daughter to learn the Confucius.
So she asked: "If I learn to do needlework, someday I can make...
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Sometimes....
Physically and mentally.
If Confucius, I suppose that it would afford them a window .
The same result through combative training; the philosophy of Zen manifests itself at those extreme to read philosophy than anyone else.
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Hi All,
I thought to post some special reading topics. The theme is " readings that will help in understanding Zen readings ".
For years and years, after first starting Zen practice, I would read many "Zen Books" but not quite understand why so many seemed...
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It was also informative in a general way on the tenets of Soto Zen that are good to be reminded Ordained Zen Priest in Training
Blog....
My first impression was "If I had encountered Rinzai as the representative of Zen, I would.
Gassho.
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Your personal philosophy Just like the title, what's your personal philosohy? Here's mine:
Anything difficult is worth doing.
The simpliest action has the most complex reaction.
One never forgets, they must forget to remember.
And this last one is from...
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- Shakespeare
Self discipline is remembering.
- From a Zen story
All's well that ends well.
- Thoreau
Empty your cup.
Philosophy practiced is the goal of learning.
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It seems that Advaita teachers and teachings come up often here at ZFI. Some see little difference between the two traditions, others see huge differences. My own opinion is that the two traditions are *very* close in how awakening is described and experienced...
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If Advaita helps, then great! If Zen helps, wonderful! The proof is in the pudding - are we learning since the founding of the forum....
Everything.
Buddha Nature: Heart of the Dharma :::: Some "Zen inspired" Artwork ::::
"You are the sky.
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