Keys To Zen: Preliminaries

This talk guides the practitioner through the preliminaries for the practice of shikantaza (Just Sitting, Only Sitting) a form of zazen or Zen Meditation. Seiso Sensei provides instructions for preparing for practice that he describes as "Keys". They include, posture, breath, attitude and actual practice.

Reviews

Excellent and clear instruction on how to use nothing but sitting with the timer for your future meditations. I've been looking for something to inspire a more simple and "pure" meditation practice grounded in ancient traditions. The talking on different meditation tracks is feeling like a distraction when my goal is to calm the mind. Thank you for this good simple instruction!

It has been very informative for me as someone who is beginning to meditate

Thank you, Sensei 🙏 I have long been pulled, and yet intimidated, by Zen. I am grateful for your gentle, kind, helpful instruction. Thank you! 🙏

I've been meditating for years and this is the first time I've tried it with my eyes open. I'll do this more often thank you !

What a beautiful session. I've found that if practice is wanning this will help me settle and find my motivation and intent again 🙏

Thank you for this Introduction. Found it to be very helpful.

Nice instruction and a simple starter. I do get a little dozy. Also not sure what to think or not think. A little more practice. 🙏

Will share with others a nice lesson on how to get started 🙏

This was great for teaching me the practice of zen meditation. I'm going to make this a daily practice. Thank you, teacher. :)

A lovely introduction to Zen meditation. Thank you.

What do you do with thought that captures your attention?

Thank you. That was very insightful. I’ll keep practicing keeping my eyes open during the practice.

Very informative. Thank you

Very informative. And I liked and it led into an actual practice. I will revisit this. Thank you

A nice introduction. Thank you.

Love the balance of detail and simplicity with this introduction to Zen 🙏 thank you.

Thank you very much.

Like a return to a long lost friend. Thank you!

Helpful information even for experienced meditators.

Enlightening thank you and Namaste