Zen has become one of the most fascinating topics in our modern-day world – its wisdom and simplicity have captured the interest of people of all ages. The 44 beautifully illustrated Zen cards in this box will bring you joy, inspiration, and a new level of awareness. You can use these cards to answer a question, get a new perspective on a troubling situation, or forecast your future.
Be Compassion I wrote these cards as an exercise in compassion. Our world moves very fast. Years ago, the promise of technology was that this quicker way of life would allow us to accomplish more in less time, giving us more time to be with our family and friends, more time for introspection, more time to be in enjoyment of the fruits of our labors. But, in fact, it has done the opposite.
Zen Cards are a beautiful way to add some peace to your day! Zen Cards by Daniel Levin is a beautifully simple and calming deck. There are 50 individual cards in 5 colors: purple, brick red, olive green, teal, and lime green. The first thing that struck me about this deck, however, was the delightful box in which the cards sit: the top of the box flips up, so the cards are easily accessible. The box is of Asian design with a sturdy construction.Zen has become a popular topic in the modern world, largely for its simplicity and profound wisdsom. These 50 cards have a lovely Oriental-like font, and each card has a topic written on one side, and a saying on the other. For example, one card is called Zen Mind which says “Experience all things with the enthusiasm of a child, as if you were seeing it for the first time. This is the Zen mind. Always new, always aware, always that of a beginner.” Another is Harmony which says “Restore harmony. Create peace in all situations. Rather than pushing the river, flow with it.” Yet another card is…
how to use the zen cards . . . . find a card. put it in a place that catches your eye throughout the day. each time you see the card, mentally practice the quality on it.