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zazen

British  
/ zʌzɛn /

noun

  1. (in Zen Buddhism) deep meditation undertaken whilst sitting upright with legs crossed

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“However, in the summer when the light seems all pervasive, zazen seems to be a steadying influence amidst all the energy of 19 hours of daylight.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2022

Brian Schumaker, who calls himself a beginner practitioner, reflected on the benefits of zazen in a frenetic world full of distractions.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2022

Offill has been interested in Buddhism since college and maintains an occasional zazen practice.

From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2020

Basically zazen asks us to put down the heavy book bag in favor of being present here and now.

From Salon • Sep. 6, 2014

The recent six-day workshop included everything from unwinding in the Tassajara hot springs to making necklaces to engaging in the meditation known as zazen.

From New York Times • Jun. 27, 2014