Should? Right there, you have created non-silence.
Zazen Extasy was created on 2000-07-30.
There are several different ways to do Zazen. For example, one can do Zazen on a chair or on a cushion. Also, there are also many different postures such as the Full-Lotus and Half-Lotus.
There are many books suitable for beginners that teach about zazen. Understand that zazen is a practice. The best way to learn about zazen is to do it--not just to read about it. From that perspective, the best book for beginners that teaches not only some of the theory behind Zen Buddhism but also clearly instructs how to begin a zazen practice at home is still Philip Kapleau's THE THREE PILLARS OF ZEN. .
Zen Buddhism is practiced primarily taking the backward step--which is meditation called zazen, in order to develop right concentration and right mindfulness and bringing that awareness to every area of your life. Studying impermanence, emptiness, causation (karma), and selflessness, will over time naturally arise through the study of the self through zazen. However, like many other Buddhist traditions, the foundational ideas begin with the Four Noble Truths about suffering, the origin of suffering, and the cessation of suffering taught by the Buddha, and the Eightfold Path that leads to the cessation of suffering.
Zazen.
Kneeling-meditation. Sit with your feet under your buttocks, with back straight. This is called kneeling-meditation or Zazen pose. Much discipline is needed to maintain this pose. The resulting pins and needles causes the mind to concentrate on the meditation, not the pain...
Since there are different kinds of meditation, the Japanese, like us, have different words for the different kinds. Perhaps the word you are thinking of is "zazen," which is the Japanese term for the distinctive kind of meditation practiced in Zen Buddhism (which is called "ch'an" in China and "son" in Korea).
between 8 and 12. but it should be taken into accound that I practice zazen about two times a week for the last year and a half.
A zendo is a meditation hall or room used for Zen Buddhist practice. It is a dedicated space where practitioners gather for seated meditation (zazen) and other Zen rituals and ceremonies. The zendo typically has a simple and serene atmosphere to support focused meditation practice.
Five (5) letter words that end with zen: cozen. dizen. dozen. mizen. wizen. zazen.
Oh, don't think what is vile. Just be attention that don't drink alcohol or smoke. Eat more pears and do zazen or yoga.
"Eastern Philosophy and Meditation" is a website that offers a guide to learning about Zen Philosophy and Zazen meditation. It also teaches about enlightenment.