Zen Meditation: How Zazen Is Practiced in Zen Buddhism
Learn how zazen works in Zen Buddhism, including posture, breathing, attention, shikantaza and koan practice across major Zen traditions.
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Learn how zazen works in Zen Buddhism, including posture, breathing, attention, shikantaza and koan practice across major Zen traditions.
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