Zen Koans For Letting Go : Teachings To Ease Stress And Anxiety

In this short course, you’ll explore five classic Zen koans—simple yet powerful stories that support stress relief, anxiety reduction, and a calmer relationship with your thoughts. Each lesson is just three to five minutes long, offering a brief Zen teaching, gentle reflection, and a practical way to apply the koan to everyday moments of stress, overthinking, or emotional weight. By completing this course, you’ll learn how to slow down, cultivate mindfulness, and develop greater awareness of when the mind is holding on to worries, opinions, and unfinished moments. These teachings encourage natural relaxation, support emotional balance, and help the body and mind settle without force. Whether you’re looking for support with daily stress, anxious thoughts, or a way to unwind before sleep, this course offers short, accessible practices you can return to anytime. Grounded in Zen wisdom and modern mindfulness, each lesson invites healing, presence, and clarity, one breath at a time.