Zen Practice
Five Forms
Gasho
Palms together, finger tips even with nose; Used to enter/exit the zendo, bow to cushions, bow to each other
Called "holding onto the pillar of zen"; Left hand wrapped around thumb, right hand wrapped around left hand with right thumb on top of left thumb
Leg Positions: seiza, Burmese, lotus, bench, chair;
Shashu posture; Walk in rhythm of breath. Start with left foot, using half steps for balance; Take step with each inhalation.
Start in gassho, kneel down touching forhead to floor; Open palms above ears; |
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