LivingNow Magazine ยป How to live a life of Zen in a modern world Comments Feed alternate alternate alternate How to live a life of Zen in a modern world article gives tips on how to live a life of Zen in a modern world. The author gives great insights Serious students of Zen spend many years in rigorous training in monasteries. However Zen principles, in their absolute simplicity, may appear archaic are tips highlighting how you can benefit by embracing a Zen philosophy within your busy daily life. To do the task completely is the way of Zen. A Zen monk does not completely fill his days with tasks. Zen monks have rituals or rites for many things they do A Zen monk likes to do things regularly so he designates time A Zen monk always makes time each day for sitting meditation called ZaZen. This is one of the most important times in Christine Stoner is an accomplished artist and the creator of Zen School for Creative People. Her work is held in in Australia and internationally. She also writes about Zen and creativity online and conducts workshops with this theme.