Zazen meditation

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Jules Shuzen Harris teaches Zazen, the meditation practice at the heart of Zen Buddhism.

Zazen, Meditation

When you are practicing zazen, do not try to stop your thinking. Let it stop by itself. If something comes into your mind, let it come in, and let it go out. It will not stay long. When you try to stop your thinking, it means you are bothered by it. Do not be bothered by anything. It appears as if something comes from outside your mind, but actually it is only the waves of your mind, and if you are not bothered by the waves, gradually they will become calmer and calmer.

Wisdom Quarterly has a nice how-to on zazen, or Zen-style meditation. It begins with this: Zazen, the formal practice of seated meditation, is the cornerstone of Zen training. Za means “sitting.” Zen —which derives from the Sanskrit dhyana, or jhana in the ancient Buddhist language Pali—means meditation. In its beginning stages, zazen is a practice […]

One of the more notable practisers of Zen Buddhism was a monk named Kodo Sawaki – or “Kodo the Homeless” as he was nicknamed for his refusal to take charge of any monastery. He is famously quote

Zazen is the form of meditation at the very heart of Zen practice. Here are some simple instructions and photos to help you begin your practice.

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