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At its most basic level, Zen meditation is fairly simple. Through gaining control of one’s posture, breathing patterns, and thought process, it is possible to achieve a calming state of mind. Of course, proper Zen meditation is a learned skill and different practitioners can claim different levels of skill in this art form. [...]
For many, there is a belief that meditation is a solo activity. That is why it is important to point at that meditation does not need to be performed alone. In actuality, many meditation sessions are performed along with others. This is commonly referred to as group meditation and it has a number of benefits [...]
Meditating on a koan is a valuable venture. But, how does one go about doing this? This can be a difficult conclusion to arrive at because there is really no right or wrong answer. Koans are meant as a vehicle for self learning. In short, they are a springboard for discovering what lies within your [...]
We have discussed the physical and mental benefits of Zen meditation. Now it is time to look at insights into the spiritual benefits. Now, there are a number of different interpretations of the spiritual. For some, it is a religious experience. For others, it is an awakening in secular logic. And, of course, there are [...]
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