Zazen meditation

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

Zazen, Meditation

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

The word “zen” originates from the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese word “chán,” which itself is derived from the Sanskrit word “dhyāna,” meaning meditation. Zen is both a school of Buddhism and a philosophy that emphasizes mindfulness, meditation, and the direct experience of enlightenment. In Zen Buddhism, the practice of meditation, or “zazen,” is central. Practitioners sit in silent meditation, focusing on the breath and being fully present in the moment. This practice is not just…

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.

This Zen meditation guide of Zenguide.org is based on the book "How to Practice Zazen" by Gudo Nishijima and Joe Langdon. Some images were also respectfully taken from the book. The Room. As Master Dogen advised nearly a millennium ago, before starting to practice Zazen, you first need to find a quiet place where neither wind nor smoke will intrude. The room in which you will practice Zazen should not be too dark or too bright-average lighting is best. The temperature should comfortable in…

Samurai meditation

Daitoku-ji Temple is the head temple of the Daitoku-ji School of Rinzai Zen Buddhism. In this experience, guests can exp