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The key to Zen meditation is to let go of all conceptual thinking from "summary" of Dogen's Manuals of Zen Meditation by Carl Bielefeldt
Dogen emphasizes the importance of letting go of all conceptual thinking in Zen meditation. He explains that conceptual thinking is a hindrance to realizing one's true nature and experiencing enlightenment. According to Dogen, our thoughts and ideas create a barrier between ourselves and the present moment, preventing us from fully engaging with reality as it is. By releasing ourselves from the constraints of conceptual thinking, we can open ourselves up to a direct experience of the world around us. Dogen suggests that this direct experience is essential for deepening our understanding of ourselves and our place in the universe. Instead of analyzing and categorizing our experiences, Dogen encourages us to simply be present with them, without judgment or preconceived notions. In Zen meditation,...
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