Zen Meditation
Where can I practice Zen Meditation?
Hi where are some good places to practice Zen Meditation? I like to sit Zazen on my own but often I can not find a good place to meditate. My home is usually too busy and loud to focus because my family is always coming and going. Where are some good quiet places to meditate? Also, where can I get a larger pillow to sit on? The normal Zen cushions seem to be too small for me.
If your home is too busy and loud, then you might try getting up in the morning before everyone else and practice before the day’s activities get started. I’ve practiced Zen in this manner for 20 years and have found that it makes the whole day go a little easier.
I know a woman who was married and raised a family. She would manage her household all day long and then, late at night when everyone was asleep, she would go into a closet, close the door, and sit in Zen Meditation For an hour. Then she’d go to bed. Now she’s an ordained nun and a very strong Zen master.
All Zen meditation requires is a strong “try mind” – the commitment to try, no matter what.
Here are some ideas for a larger cushion.
- Most pillows are too soft to support your body properly. But you might be able to create a cushion by taking a firm blanket and folding it into the proper size. You might need two blankets, but this can provide a good, inexpensive solution.
- The Monastery Store offers a wide variety of cushions, including oversized cushions. You might check these out: http://www.dharma.net/monstore/index.php?cPath=104&osCsid=egprivmr0a3c5968om8f6uv7c3
- DharmaCrafts will sometimes make a custom-sized cushion. You might check them out: http://www.dharmacrafts.com/100xCU/Meditation-Cushions.html
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