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Zazen without expectations or goals

Master Kosen – Published on July 18 – zazen

Question

Practicing zazen without expectations, without a particular goal, without wanting any particular benefit. Can we really practice zazen while forgetting ourselves during meditation, but afterward—and on the way there—say to ourselves, “That was great, I practiced zazen (or I am going to practice zazen), that’s good!” The ego!?

Anonymous

Answer from Master Kosen

Of course. We must remain natural.

Kosen


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