Zazen is a meditative discipline that is typically the primary practice of the Zen Buddhist tradition. [1][2] The generalized Japanese term for meditation is 瞑想 (meisō); however, zazen has been used informally to include all forms of seated Buddhist meditation.

2024年9月30日 · What Is Zazen Meditation? Zazen refers to sitting meditation. It is a practice that originates from the teachings of Buddha and is believed to give insight into your true nature of being. The aim...

A zazenkai (座禅会), literally meaning "to come together for meditation" is a Zen Buddhist retreat that is usually less intensive and of shorter duration than sesshin. It may comprise a short meeting, without liturgical service, headed by a monastic, or by a group of practitioners without the presence of a teacher.

2017年2月23日 · It’s usually translated as “seated meditation;” “za” means seated (or sitting), and “zen” means meditation. Zazen is the central practice of the Zen school of Buddhism, which originated in China in the 4th and 5 th centuries (where it was called Ch’an; for more, refer to my first episode, “How Zen Fits into the Context of Buddhism as a Whole”).

Zazen, a form of seated meditation, is at the very heart of Zen practice. In fact, Zen is known as the “meditation school” of Buddhism. Zazen is the study of the self.

When you do zazen, find a quiet place where you can sit without disturbances. It should be neither too dark nor too bright, warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The sitting place should be neat and clean. If possible, a statue of Manjushri …

It is the heart of zen Buddhism, during which attention is placed on the exact alignment of the posture, the natural flow of the breath, and the rise and fall of thoughts. Zazen is also known as Shikantaza or simply sitting.

On Sunday mornings at the beginning of the week, why not refresh your mind and body with light zazen and a Dharma talk, followed by 15 minutes of zazen and a 30-minute Zen talk by the abbot, followed by a tea party. Zazen meetings are held. First-timers are welcome.

Zazen means ‘sitting meditation’. It is being oneself, with nothing extra, in harmony with the way things are. It is the simple practice of looking directly at life as it is. It is being aware of one’s true feelings and thoughts in each moment. It is doing what Shakyamuni Buddha did under the Bodhi tree 2500 years ago.