Rochester Zen Center Teisho (Zen Talks)

Advice on Sesshin Practice #1

Feb 17, 2024
Guest
Chan Master Sheng Yen
Practical guidance on maintaining focus and unity in Zen practice during Sesshin, advice on managing numbness and pain in meditation, importance of posture alignment for relaxation, and maintaining silence and focus for effective meditation
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
2
Zen Practice and Sesshin: Unifying Mind and Practice
04:37 • 11min
3
Guidance on Dealing with Numbness and Pain in Zazen Practice
15:42 • 5min
4
Exploring Posture Alignment and Method Holding in Meditation Practice
20:40 • 4min
5
Silence and Focus in Sesshin Practice
25:04 • 15min