In Zen practice, a Mondo is a dialogue between a disciple and his master.


How does one empty the mind?

How does one empty the mind? Is it necessary to empty one's mind? by the dispersion of thoughts, you can concentrate your mindmuch more intensely. On the other hand, during zazen, we do not use the will to stop our thoughts. We letthem go by freely, but of course we do not keep them up.If your posture is good and your breathing is deep,the ...

A short time ago I was alone in a forest by a river at night.

A short time ago I was alone in a forest by a river at night. All of a suddenI felt an incredible sense of Oneness with the Universe, although I knewthat I am just a small part of the Universe. I felt as though I was part ofa bigger something and I could feel the Universe as part of me. I want toexplore this phenomenon but I don't know what to ...



Is this sort of experience typical?

When I practiced Soto Zen I fought a lot with it. It goes against ourwestern mind set. But with a great deal of (non) effort I eventuallysettled in to a good-deep meditation. It effected my dreams. They were realand I was in control of them. My sleep seemed to be just another stateof mind, somehow I was aware that I was sleeping and could ...

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