How to Meditate - Beginners Introduction to Zazen

[nekillo1983]

Thank you so much for this video .Greetings.

[Anorchous]

the full lotus position is near imossible for me because of my huge thighs :D im getting on well with the half lotus position though ^^ excellent video :D

[benjerman92]

Thank you very much for this outstanding video,

I hope to finally find peace in my life.

I also hope to learn more about Buddhism.

May the spirit of the Buddha always be with you

[Jaywuzup]

Could this technique help me control my anger and be more patience in my life?....i though of trying this...

[TheCloudXTraining]

I've a question. Could we do it with right palm over the left? What are the differences in terms of effects? Secondly, do we suspend the palms in mid-air against the abdominal? Or should palms rest on the legs?

[hazymoonzencenter]

Hi @TheCloudXTraining, it's hard to speculate the difference between right palm over left, this method has been practiced for hundreds or thousands of years. Part of the gift of Zen lineage is being able to take advantage of years of refinement. It's difficult to know the reasons for all the specifics, but at a certain point we trust the lineage because of the results it's produced.

As for the palms, they should not be in mid-air.

Good Luck!

[labguy22]

Thank you so much for this video. I have only the knowledge from books so it was very helpful seeing this demonstrated by actual people.

[Luvanicebum]

I have Tourettes and I'm practicing this similar technique to eliminate my tics.

Before I knew about meditation, I would count to 10 while trying to not

tic. Within a week of practice every day, I was up to a minute.

I have eliminated my outward tics, but still have internal anxiety.

I think transitioning into a traditional meditation is the next step.

Thank you for this video. Love and Peace be with you.

[hazymoonzencenter]

@Luvanicebum, thank you! That's wonderful and very inspirational!!

[lavedon]

@Luvanicebum Very very inspiring! thanks for sharing!

[Noskillsrogue]

Thank you very much for this informative video.

[juanvodka23]

Beatiful!! zazen give me possibility to bring peace to my life!!

[chodaboy51500]

Thank you.

[Triangulations]

Excellent video, thank you.

Few questions:

(1) So the hands should not be held unsuspended - correct? They should rest on your feet or on a little pillow/pad?

(2) Do some people count higher than 10? What are the pros and cons

[hazymoonzencenter]

Hi @Triangulations,

1) That is correct, the hands should not be unsuspended. Use either your feet or or a pillow, or sometimes your lap will suffice.

2) There is no need to count higher than 10. The point of the meditation is to just focus on counting to 10. When thoughts arise about wondering if the count should be different, or if thoughts arise about whether or not you are doing it correctly, simply focus back on counting to 10.

Good luck!