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Japanese expression“shin jin datsu raku” (Body and mind fall off) comes from the teaching of the teacher Dōgen(1200-1253), Founder of the Soto School of Zen Buddhism in Japan. Its meaning can be translated as“abandon body and mind” o“detach”, and represents a key concept in its understanding of spiritual awakening. Dōgen used this expression to describe the lighting experience … Read more

Zazen It is the central practice of Zen Buddhism, which literally means “sitting meditation”. It is a form of meditation that is performed in a specific posture, generally sitting in a cushion called Zafu, with legs crossed and back straight. The practice of zazen It focuses on the observation of breathing and stillness … Read more