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Count or observe the breathing?

Master Kosen – Published on 16 October – zazen

Question

I would like to know if one should count the breathing or it is only necessary to observe it.

when I count the breathing I get anxious and when I only observe it I have arrived into samadhi.

thanks for your kind answer

Anonymous

Answer from Master Kosen

To observe is better.

Kosen


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