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How can I avoid this mental wandering?

Master Kosen – Published on October 10 – zazen

Question

I practice zazen at home, alone, in the judoka’s position.
But I can’t concentrate. There is always an avalanche of bad memories obsessing my mind.
How can I avoid this mental wandering?






Anonymous

Answer from Master Kosen

Let thoughts pass without driving them away or nurturing them.

Kosen


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