About ValleyZen

What?
A blog exploring the intersection of Technology and Zen in Silicon Valley.
Who?
You! — accompanied by two ValleyZen witnesses, a Zen Valley lawyer and a ValleyZen artist.
Why?
To create a platform for creative, unusual, artistico-technological ideas, observations, visions, provocations, musings.
The matter of Silicon Valley is technology-- Zen is its spirit.
How?
Through musings, interviews, reminiscences, Silicon koans, leaps of imagination, questions and sometimes — even answers.
When?
Now!

7 Principles of Zen Aesthetics

  1. Fukinsei — Asymmetry or imbalance
  2. Kanso — Simplicity or elimination of clutter
  3. Koko — Austerity or bare essentials
  4. Shizen — Naturalness or unforced creativity
  5. Yugen — Profundity or suggestion rather than revelation
  6. Datsuzoku — Freedom from habit or formula
  7. Seijaku — Tranquility or energized calm

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