Zazen Practice

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Zazen Practice

• Provides the easiest conditions in which to
  experience Samadhi
• Releases awareness
• Stimulates sensitivity, which makes continued
  development in other practices possible

• Physiological changes that occur during the Zazen
  Practice include
• Changes in brain waves
• Increased respiratory volume, and a lowered
  respiratory rate
• Increased Physical stability
• Decreased muscular tension
• Reduced reaction time to a clicking stimulus

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Self Development in Zazen
Zazen is the the perfection of stillness
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Placement of Cushions

• To sit well, one must harmonize the body, the
  mind, and breathing
• Wear tidy, but loose clothes for good circulation
• Sit on the edge with the buttocks off the center
  of the wedge

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The Full and Half Lotus Positions
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Stabilizing the Body

• A well seated and very stable body is in the form
  of a pyramid

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Stabilizing the Body

• Straighten the spine
• Straighten the hips and raise your upper body
• Ears and shoulders should fall in the same
  perpendicular line
• Sit at ease, heavily and in alert

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Adjusting the Vision

• Adjusting the vision helps to focus attention to
  prevent it form being taken away by internal or
  external stimuli

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Initial Deep Breathing

• Deep breathing harmonizes the mind and the body

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Breathing in Meditation
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