This document summarizes the common interests and values of two students on Team 14308 pursuing a simple lifestyle inspired by Zen philosophy. Joyce Zheng and Peng Weng both value perseverance, though they find inspiration from different role models. They share a passion for music, cooking international cuisine, photography, learning, and playing brain teasers. By adopting Zen's teachings on inner simplicity and living in the present moment, they have developed an optimistic outlook and aim to make a positive impact on others through their creativity.

2. LIFE 2 ZEN
Pursuing a Simple Lifestyle
Team 14308

3. Hello
There are
2 active members in our team.

4. Although we live in different
parts of the world
We come from
the same country.

5. It’s a country
With a rich history
And a spectacular
culture

6. CHINA

7. Joyce Zheng
Toronto , Canada
Major in Accounting

8. Peng Weng
翁澎
Fujian , China
Major in Investment &
Finance

9. Toronto，
Canada
Although we live in different cities，
We found that we have a lot in common.

10. We value "Zen"
the ideology
that originated from
ancient Chinese philosophy

11. Our perception of
Zen Lifestyle

12. Zen creates an
inner simplicity
within oneself.

13. Through Zen's meditation of
calming the mind and connecting
us with the universe, Zen guides us
to live every moment to the fullest.

14. Zen guides us to
pursue a simple but
complete lifestyle.
Our mind is enriched through
practicing Zen as we gain a
better understanding of our
lives – to be
passionate, brave, and persistent
as we strive for our goals.

15. Zen puts us through a process of
discovering and knowing ourselves.
We learn the essence of the
world and appreciate our lives, as
the soul is free to breathe in a
peaceful state of mind.

16. Both of us believe that
the ancient Zen ideology teaches
us to lead an authentic life through
conforming with life’s essence of
simplicity and beauty.
Our interpretation of Zen lifestyle:
A simple lifestyle is a process of
discovering oneself through connecting
with the nature. As we come to perceive
the true value of living, we also learn to
turn challenges into success, and to
“turn problems into opportunities”- as
highlighted by Professor Tina Seelig.

17. What do we have in
common from our
Zen-lifestyle?

18. Joyce Zheng
Helen Keller’s life story has
taught me to never give up in my
We Peng Weng
Batman has been my role
model since I was little. He is a
life. Her persistence and her man of strong will and
positive attitude have inspired diversified skills. I am
me to always strive for my goals.
Value constantly training myself to be
a figure like Batman as I
progress through my life.
perseverance

19. Music
is
Our
Passion

20. We love cooking and
trying international
cuisine, especially
Chinese and
Japanese Food.

21. WE LOVE THESE DISHES!

22. We have a
common passion
towards learning
new knowledge

23. ？
We love
？ to play
？ ？ brain
teaser
games

24. We love
Photography
& Discovering

25. Joyce’s Pictures Hub
-an exciting visual journal capturing life in Canada

26. Peng’s Artistic Studio
-a collection of creativity and life’s amazing moments

27. What we ALL have
in common…
To develop our
creativity through this
course with a common
goal of making a
difference to the world!

28. Conclusion
By adopting Zen, we learn to accomplish
a lifestyle of simple living and to be our
true selves. We have developed an
optimistic perspective towards life, and
we aim to positively impact the lives of
those around us.
What we ALL share in common is our
passion for
music, cuisine, photography, learning, a
nd our value of perseverance.

29. LIFE
2 ZEN
Pursuing a Simple Lifestyle
Team 14308