I recently visited a zendo for an orientation to Zen Buddhism. The orientation covered lasted 3 hours with 2 small breaks. The sensai and the advanced students discussed the basics of the practice and the group did two 5 minutes sessions to give us a taste of the practice.
One of the main differences in this type of meditation is the focus on being still. The body is held very still, it is like you are a mountain. Also the eyes are slightly open, not closed. The entire goal of the practice is to quiet the mind and not think in order to lead one to a higher state of awareness.
I only wished I had taken my camera. If you’re a student of meditation I highly recommend the experience. It is not something one can experience from only reading about it. For more on this meditation practice, check out the video.
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