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The practice of silent illumination in Zen meditation involves sitting in stillness and allowing thoughts to arise and fall away from "summary" of Dogen's Manuals of Zen Meditation by Carl Bielefeldt
In the practice of silent illumination in Zen meditation, the meditator is encouraged to sit in stillness, allowing thoughts to arise and fall away. This practice involves a deep commitment to being present in the moment, without getting caught up in the endless stream of thoughts that pass through the mind. By sitting in stillness, the meditator can cultivate a sense of inner peace and calm, even in the midst of the chaos of daily life. Silent illumination is not about suppressing thoughts or forcing the mind to be quiet. Instead, it is about observing the thoughts that arise with a sense of detachment an...
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