Zen says — just sit. But this “just” is not as simple as it sounds. There is perhaps no spiritual tradition in the world that conveys such profound depth in so few words — as Zen does. Someone once asked a Zen master, “What is meditation?” The master replied, “When you are hungry, eat. When…
If meditation is not a technique, then the question naturally arises: what is meditation? Most people understand meditation as something to do. Focusing on an object, controlling the mind, repeating a mantra, holding the breath, or trying to stop thoughts — these are commonly taken to be meditation. Yet the real mystery of meditation often…
Today, meditation too has gradually become a technique, a method, and even a market product. Everywhere, different practices are being taught — guided processes, breath methods, body techniques, visualization practices, and concentration methods. Many people present these as “meditation.” But this is where the first misunderstanding begins. Meditation itself is not a technique. Techniques can…