Zazen – Easy Steps to Practice Zen Meditation

by Nippon Kodo

In our busy lives, we always look for ways to release stress and seek comfort to rest the mind & body. One of the effective methods is the Zen meditation, or “zazen (坐禅)” that has been used in Japan for centuries.

Zazen means “seated meditation” which is a main practice of Zen Buddhism. Zazen’s origin can be traced back to an Indian monk in the 6th century, however, Dogen Zenji, a Japanese Buddhist priest/philosopher who lived in the 12th century, is considered to be the pioneer of the practice.



READ MORE



You may also be interested in

Inventory (Shipping Delay Notice) 3/29-4/2/24
Inventory (Shipping Delay Notice) 3/29-4/2/24
We will be conducting inventory 3/29-4/2. Any orders placed after 3/28 12:00PM PST will...
Read
Shakyo:  Meditation with Calligraphy
Shakyo: Meditation with Calligraphy
Tracing the Sutra (Shakyo 写経 in Japanese, or Heart Sutra 心經 in Chinese) is calligraphy ...
Read
The Ten Virtues of Koh
The Ten Virtues of Koh
Passed down to the present day, the “Ten Virtues of Koh” is a Chinese verse that was tr...
Read