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Dogen's manuals provide a comprehensive guide to Zen meditation practice from "summary" of Dogen's Manuals of Zen Meditation by Carl Bielefeldt
Dogen's manuals offer detailed instructions on the practice of Zen meditation, providing practitioners with a comprehensive guide to the various aspects of this spiritual discipline. These manuals serve as a roadmap for individuals looking to deepen their understanding of Zen practice and enhance their meditation skills. By following the teachings laid out in these manuals, practitioners can develop a solid foundation in Zen meditation and cultivate a greater sense of awareness and mindfulness in their daily lives. One of the key features of Dogen's manuals is their emphasis on the importance of posture and breathing in meditation practice. Dogen instructs practitioners to sit in a specific posture, with their spine straight and their eyes open, in order to achieve a state of alert relaxation. He also emphasizes the significance of deep, rhythmic breathing as a means of calming the mind and body, allowing practitioners to enter into a meditative state more easily. In add...
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