Zazen Meditation

08/07/2025 14 min

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Zazen means “seated Zen.” Za = seated, Zen = meditation or direct insight. It’s similar in form to Padmasana—Padmameaning lotus, Asana meaning seat.I studied this discipline at Eiheiji, the Soto Zen monastery founded by Dōgen Zenji in Fukui, Japan.Key pointers:– Sit in lotus or half-lotus– Hands in cosmic mudra (left over right, thumbs gently touching)– Right palm faces up, resting on lap– Spine straight, chin slightly tucked– Gaze 45° forward, soft and unfocusedGuided Practice starts at 6:50 min.www.youtube.com/@RISHINTENTIONS