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See the interconnectedness of all life from "summary" of The Zen of Living and Dying by Philip Kapleau
The interconnectedness of all life is a fundamental principle in Zen philosophy. It teaches us that everything in the universe is connected in a web of relationships, and that each individual is a part of this intricate tapestry. In Zen, there is no separation between self and other, between humans and nature, between the living and the dead. Everything is interdependent and interconnected, each part relying on the others for its existence. When we see the interconnectedness of all life, we begin to understand the profound impact our actions have on the world around us. Every thought we think, every word we speak, and every action we take ripples out into the universe, affecting not only ourselves but also the people and beings around us. We are all connected, and what we d...
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