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Zen Mind, Beginners Mind - Shunryu Suzuki

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Mar 15, 2024
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INSIGHT

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.
ADVICE

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.
INSIGHT

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.
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