Zen & Thinking's Bad Rap

Discussion of the role of thinking in Zen meditation and the misconception that thinking must be eliminated. Offers technique to deal with thoughts to make stronger, brighter and more effective by shifting our relationship to thoughts.

Reviews

Thank you for this exposition, Sensei. A tickle of understanding happened, and I will need to revisit this teaching again. Thank you 🙏

Very interesting. I will be listening to this again. Thank you 🙏🏽

At the beginning of the talk you state that this is not a guided meditation. Whilst true, it functions well, particularly given the nature of the topic discussed as the basis for a meditation that does not resist thinking. Thank you.

So clear. I’ve struggled with the splitting encouraged by the anti-thinking culture. I have a philosophical inclination, and love thinking rigorously. I also am a meditator of many decades practice. Your comments are very beneficial to me.

Thank you! 🙏