Acharya Prashant clarifies misconceptions regarding Zen Buddhism, emphasizing that it is not a system of elaborate rules or rituals. He explains that Zen is the simplest, purest, and most direct way of living, comparable to the natural existence of plants, wind, or animals. While some practitioners may adopt minor practices like facing a wall during meditation, the essence of Zen is far beyond any specific method. He describes Zen as the final flowering of all religious and spiritual ascension, representing the ultimate silence that Shri Buddha hinted at. Acharya Prashant further explains that Zen is often called a non-way because it focuses on realizing that what we consider our natural self is actually borrowed, conditioned, and artificial. The practice involves honest observation of the baggage and loads we carry. Once a person honestly acknowledges these influences without trying to force a correction, they can move on. He asserts that if any form of Zen appears ritual-oriented or practice-centric, it is a misinterpretation, as true Zen is rooted in inner honesty and simple awareness of one's own consciousness.