History
Zimmer Zen is an as yet little-known school of Buddhism founded by it's First (and only) Patriarch, "Sid Arthur-itis" some years after his retirement at the age of 65. According to legend, it seems he was unhappy in his retirement and often ventured out beyond the confines of his nursing home. One day, whilst sat at the local pond feeding the dukkhs, he came across three sights that changed his life forever and brought forth what is now known as "Zimmer Zen". Unfortunately, he forgot what they were so we are none the wiser. Nevertheless, over time his teachings were formulated and are now revealed here for the first time.
The basic teachings of Zimmer Zen are simple but not easy to practice:
There are Four Zimmer Zen Truths
Bones get creaky, skin gets crinkly, brains get forgetful
The cause of all this is getting older
There is a way to make things easier
Follow the Eight-fold Zimmer Zen Path
The Eight-fold Zimmer Zen Path consists of practising:
Right Eating - eat lots of fruit and veg (try to avoid baked beans as much as you can)
Right Exercise - do lots of walking, dancing and 'horizontal yoga' (but only if you can manage it safely)
Right Viewing - get your eyesight checked regularly and be mindful of your TV and DVD choices
Right Speech - resist the temptation to gossip or express grumpy thoughts
Right Livelihood - make sure you collect your pension and any other benefits you are legally entitled to
Right Thought - be positive and remember the good things you've experienced
Right Mindfulness - pay attention to what's going on around and within you, and try not to be too nosey
Right Mobility - get out and about as much as possible and if you find it hard to be independently mobile, think Zimmer
Future Development
Zimmer Zen may only appeal to those who have been involved with the dharma for many years or who have come to it late in their life. However, as ZimZen does not wish to be seen as "ageist" young know-it-all Buddhists are also welcome - as they too may grow old one day.
Coming Soon: "The very gradual A to Z guide to "Zimmer Zen".
Zimmer Zen is an as yet little-known school of Buddhism founded by it's First (and only) Patriarch, "Sid Arthur-itis" some years after his retirement at the age of 65. According to legend, it seems he was unhappy in his retirement and often ventured out beyond the confines of his nursing home. One day, whilst sat at the local pond feeding the dukkhs, he came across three sights that changed his life forever and brought forth what is now known as "Zimmer Zen". Unfortunately, he forgot what they were so we are none the wiser. Nevertheless, over time his teachings were formulated and are now revealed here for the first time.
The basic teachings of Zimmer Zen are simple but not easy to practice:
There are Four Zimmer Zen Truths
Bones get creaky, skin gets crinkly, brains get forgetful
The cause of all this is getting older
There is a way to make things easier
Follow the Eight-fold Zimmer Zen Path
The Eight-fold Zimmer Zen Path consists of practising:
Right Eating - eat lots of fruit and veg (try to avoid baked beans as much as you can)
Right Exercise - do lots of walking, dancing and 'horizontal yoga' (but only if you can manage it safely)
Right Viewing - get your eyesight checked regularly and be mindful of your TV and DVD choices
Right Speech - resist the temptation to gossip or express grumpy thoughts
Right Livelihood - make sure you collect your pension and any other benefits you are legally entitled to
Right Thought - be positive and remember the good things you've experienced
Right Mindfulness - pay attention to what's going on around and within you, and try not to be too nosey
Right Mobility - get out and about as much as possible and if you find it hard to be independently mobile, think Zimmer
Future Development
Zimmer Zen may only appeal to those who have been involved with the dharma for many years or who have come to it late in their life. However, as ZimZen does not wish to be seen as "ageist" young know-it-all Buddhists are also welcome - as they too may grow old one day.
Coming Soon: "The very gradual A to Z guide to "Zimmer Zen".
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