Zazen meditation

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

Zazen, Meditation

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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 quoted as describing Zen by saying: “We stop the one who can't cease from seeking things outside, and practice with

Sit down, relax, give yourself the moment. Zazen meditation, by which anyone can learn to stay awake and active, helps you reduce stress levels.

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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

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.