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Beginner's Mind Importance
- Keeping a beginner's mind is the fundamental challenge of Zen practice.
- Expert minds narrow possibilities, while beginner's minds remain rich and open.
Correct Zazen Posture
- Keep your spine straight and chin tucked when sitting in Zazen; avoid slumping or tilting.
- Form the cosmic mudra with your hands and maintain a strong, relaxed posture to express Buddha nature.
Breathing as Universal Activity
- Breathing in Zazen is like a swinging door between inner and outer worlds, embodying universal activity.
- Awareness in Zazen transcends self, uniting body, mind, and universe in the present moment.