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3)Zazen (Zen Meditation) Zazen is the core seated meditation practice in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing "just sitting" in a stable posture to cultivate direct awareness of the present moment. It originated from the teachings of the Buddha and was refined in Japanese Soto Zen by masters like Dogen, focusing on shikantaza, or non-dual observation without specific objects like breath or mantras [1][7]. ## Posture and Practice. ... Practitioners sit in lotus, half-lotus, or seiza position with a straight spine, hands in cosmic mudra (palms up, thumbs touching), eyes half-open gazing downward, and mouth closed. Maintain stillness despite discomfort, allowing thoughts, sensations, and breath to arise and pass without attachment or judgment [2][4]. ## Key Methods - **Shikantaza**: Pure sitting with open awareness, suspending intellectual activity and ego-driven thinking [1][3]. - **Breath focus**: Observe natural deep breathing, starting with exhalation to calm t...