by John Daido Loori (Author)

The Buddha atained enlightenmnet while practicing setated meditation, zazen. Zen practice constantly returns to that fundamental way of studying the self. This minibook provides insturction in zazen, explaining the differeent sitting positions and breathing techniques, as well as giving suggestions for establishing a practice at home. These guidelines are intended to help us cultivate the still point of body and mind, without which we never fully experience our lives.