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The contemplation of a koan (Zen parable) and the accompanying teshio (a master's discourse on a koan) and thoughts, or lack there of, about the koan and its (non)meaning are considered meditation in addition to regular Buddhist meditation.
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The official periods of meditation are scheduled throughout the day on each monastery's own schedule. As zazen (seated zen) is taxing these sessions are usually no more than an hour in length. The sessions may be scheduled for monks who will be there for years or visitors who are essentially trying out the monastery experience for a few days or a week. They may be as early as 4am or as late as 11pm. During the daylight hours there may also be periods of walking zen meditation. The sessions may be alone or in concert with others under the guidance of an instructor.
A monestary may also have periods of Sesshin (extended meditation that includes sitting meditation, walking meditation, chanting, oryoki (a formal, meditative way of eating), Dharma talks by the sesshin leader and a meditative work periods). There may also be Dokusan (private meeting with the sesshin leader).
What is taught in Sesshinis that at any time in our daily lives we can focus our full attention to the activity of the moment as a form of meditation. As a consequence the entire day becomes fully a meditation period - when it's time to eat, just eat, and when it's time to sit, just sit. No interfering thoughts arise.
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Is there a name for buildings in which Zen Buddhist meetings are held?
Zen Buddhists meditate in Temples.
Who teatches Buddhists to meditate?
Usually, more experienced Buddhists.
What is a stupas?
It is a place for Buddhists to meditate.
Where do Buddhidts worship Buddha?
Buddhists worship buddhas in temples, where they could meditate Buddhists worship buddhas in temples, where they could meditate
Where do zen Buddhists meditate?
Although the Hollywood version of a Zen Buddhist meditating usually involves a Zen Garden, meditation hall, or a freezing waterfall in the middle of winter (?), Zen meditation can occur almost anywhere that there is a minimum of distraction. For students sitting a meditation hall under the guidance of a master is usual, but sitting or standing or walking Zen is also possible.
Why do buddists meditate?
because they do and becvause they like to medeitate to fell better and they meditate at zen gardens
What do Zen Buddhists use to meditate?
Zen Buddhists use whatever is helpful in stilling both the body and the mind. With respect to stilling the body, since it is critical to sit erectly, the most important equipment that Zen Buddhists use to meditate is designed to facilitate sitting erectly. Doing that involves tipping the pelvic girdle slightly forward and getting the knees lower than the hips, which is the best way to do that. So the cushions, benches, mats, and other supports used by Zen Buddhists make it easier to sit with the hips higher than the knees. The two knees and the buttocks provide a tripod that is a solid base for sitting erectly. In terms of stilling the mind once the body is stilled, there are different methods used such as counting the breaths, simply following the breath, or koan training. The idea is to let thoughts settle down until the mind is still. .
Why do Buddhists go to sarnath?
to meditate and eat chimichangas
When do Zen Buddhists dance?
Dancing is neither a traditional nor a common part of the practice of Zen Buddhists. Therefore, if they dance it is simply because they want to dance. .
Do buddhists go to church?
No but they go to a temple to pray or meditate.
Why are zen Buddhists called meditation Buddhist's?
because they are
What days do Buddhists medtitate or worship?
Some Buddhists meditate all day every day (the monks living in the forest, mainly found in china do that). Others meditate twice a day, once in the morning and once in the night and on full moons. Some meditate only once a day, and some only meditate when they have time to do so. But it is really not specific, but most buddhists try to always meditate on the night of a full moon. And the meditation is worship.
