Literally meaning seated meditation, zazen refers to the foundational meditative practice of the East Asian Chan, Zen, Seon, and Thien traditions. Practiced in an upright seated posture with regulated breath and attention, zazen cultivates concentration, clarity,…

Literally meaning meditation, Zen is the Japanese expression of the Chinese Chan tradition. Transmitted to Japan in the 12th century, Zen developed into several lineages, most notably Rinzai, Soto, and Obaku. Zen practice emphasizes direct realization…