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What is Zen?

Zen is a school of Buddhism, a 2,500 year-old spiritual tradition. Its goal is to be free from the delusions that make up our suffering. In Zen, this is done by seeing through, and thus dissolving, these delusions. This can only be done by looking deeply into our own hearts. For this, we practice Zazen (seated meditation).

Fundamentals

The two texts below expand on how to practice Zen and what the practice is aimed at. May you find them helpful.

The Essential Point of Zen Practice

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Zazen Manual with commentary by Jeff Shore

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How to Meditate

Zazen (坐禅) comes from two Japanese words: “Za” (坐, which means “sitting”) and “Zen” (禅, which means “meditation”).

Zazen Basics 1: Legs and Back

Zazen Basics 2: Kinhin, Hands, Eyes, Breath

Zazen Basics 3: The Mind

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