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Kyosaku, Jp., lit. "wake-up stick" which is used on persons sitting in seated mediation (zazen). When they become drowsy, they are struck on the shoulders with the kyosaku. The stick is flat which makes a loud sound. It doesn't hurt and is, in fact, stimulating helping one to overcome fatigue.
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What is the stick use to hit sleeping church members?
I am not aware that there is such a stick in Christianity but in Zen Buddhism it is called Keisaku. In Zen Buddhism, Keisaku is an attempt by a sensei to alert students to their mindlessness in Zazen (sitting meditation) through a strike, usually administered by a stick on the shoulders. An English translation is stick of compassion. == == == ==
Is zen the currency of any country?
Oh honey, zen is not the currency of any country. Zen is actually a state of calmness and mindfulness, not something you can use to buy your morning latte. So, unless you can pay for your groceries with inner peace, you might want to stick to good old-fashioned dollars and cents.
What is the plural of zen?
The plural of "zen" is also "zen." The word "zen" does not change in the plural form.
Which is NOT a Chinese dynasty Han Ming or Zen?
Zen (A Buddhist sect)
What nicknames does David Zen Mansley go by?
David Zen Mansley goes by Zen.
Is Zen a religion?
No, it is not a religion.Zen is a philosophy, a practice of living, and a lifestyle.Buddhism is a religion. Zen is a school/ sect within that religion. It is just as possible to have Zen Catholic, Zen Jew. and even Zen Atheist.
What is the meaning of Zen architecture?
zen architecture
What does zen seek?
zen seeks sight
What is Japanese Zen Buddhism?
Zen Buddhism. Soto or Rinzai. Beyond that, the question is what is Zen Buddhism.
What is the birth name of Zen Gesner?
Zen Gesner's birth name is Gesner, Zen Brant.
What is a sentence for zen?
I have a Zen garden and enjoy using it.That wasn't very Zen of you, was it dude?
What is a zen princess?
Where did you hear this term? I'm a Zen monk and I've never heard of it. Do you mean "Zen priest"?
