Zazen means “seated Zen.” Za = seated, Zen = meditation or direct insight. It’s similar in form to Padmasana—Padmameaning lotus, Asana meaning seat.

I studied this discipline at Eiheiji, the Soto Zen monastery founded by Dōgen Zenji in Fukui, Japan.

Key pointers:– Sit in lotus or half-lotus
– Hands in cosmic mudra (left over right, thumbs gently touching)
– Right palm faces up, resting on lap
– Spine straight, chin slightly tucked
– Gaze 45° forward, soft and unfocused

Guided Practice starts at 6:50 min.

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