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The word “zen” originates from the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese word “chán,” which itself is derived from the Sanskrit word “dhyāna,” meaning meditation. Zen is both a school of Buddhism and a philosophy that emphasizes mindfulness, meditation, and the direct experience of enlightenment. In Zen Buddhism, the practice of meditation, or “zazen,” is central. Practitioners sit in silent meditation, focusing on the breath and being fully present in the moment. This practice is not just…

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a man sitting on the ground with his legs crossed and head turned to the side

Our minds are usually caught up in thoughts relating to the past, present and future. When one ceases to follow such thoughts and lets one’s mind settle in a natural state, as it is, without movement or distraction, this is called meditation. ~ Bokar Rinpoche

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Gong Fu Cha Chinese tea ceremony

Gong Fu Cha translates as the Chinese tea ceremony but it is more of an art with stages and actions-movements that go towards making a tea in the best way. The true essence of Gong Fu Cha also lies in enjoying the tea through smell, taste, touch and sight. This practice can be considered a form of meditation and art.

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C16 Chinese woodcut: Daoyin technique for abdominal pain | Wellcome Collection Qigong Art, Qi Gong Aesthetic, Chinese Meditation, Feldenkrais Method, Chi Gong, Qigong Exercises, Pelvic Region, Wellcome Collection, Qi Gong

Illustration of technique named 'Stirring the Cinnabar Field' (Jiao dantian) from Shouyang congshu: Xiuzhen miyao (Compendium of Longevity and Cultivation Practices: Arcane Essentials of Cultivating Perfection), a text on daoyin (therapeutic gymastics) and Qigong, describing 49 daoyin techniques. The original author of this work is unknown; supposedly, it was discovered in 1513 (8th year of the Zhengde reign period of the Ming dynasty) by Wang Zai, who published it with an introductory…

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