How to meditate like a Zen Master

Tips and techniques for meditation

Entries for October, 2007

What is the term for a zen meditation hall?

Tunesmith asked: I’ve been practicing zazen on my own for a while now, and I’m looking for a place to practice around New York City.
Seeing as I’m self-taught, I’ve never been sure of how to call a zen center. Is “zendo” correct?
Many thanks!
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Does anyone use any of those hightech tools for meditation? Do they work?

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What are some small things you do to relieve stress?

Milmom asked: Recently my life has gotten very very busy. I don’t have much time to do the bigger things I used to do to relieve stress..(meditation, long walks. etc.
I’m wondering what small things you do during the day or night to relieve stress.
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How can i turn my plain dorm room into a “zen” room, for meditation?

Derick Gramm asked: things to help with stress, bring tranquility, maybe meditate a little, a room that immediately sucks you in and brings calmness to your soul…what kinds of colors should i focus on, what objects, posters, arrangement…etc. 10′x15′
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Anyone have any advice for good meditation skills?

i have a taste for waffles asked: I want to start meditating, but I simply don’t know how. I am pregnant and would like to releive some stress via meditation. Thanks.
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I used meditate a couple of times a day. . . .?

Ice Tuna asked: and I was able to reach of state of no thought or the void. However I can’t seem to meditate anymore it’s rather frustrating has anyone ever experienced something like this ? What should I do ?
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Zen meditation?

SMOSH LOVER 4E asked: i started to get into zen and i i’ve meditated before but not for zen wondering if there’s a special meditation for it and any websites?
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another question for buddhists: marijuanna as a meditation tool?

greysmilyface asked: this isn’t just a dumb stoner question, either. do buddhist scriptures or stories about buddha mention marijuanna use? did people in buddha’s time smoke pot? did buddha himself, before or after enlightenment? do any buddhists agree that it is a good tool for meditation?
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Any advice on meditation for depression and stress?

Dylan F asked: I do zen meditation, just concentrating on my breath. I just started meditating regularly again about 2 weeks ago. I’m dealing with severe depression and anxiety, and I realize that meditation is the only way to really change myself from within. But, it’s very difficult to sit still usually, because I have [...]

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Do Zen monks ever permanently damage their legs by sitting so long in meditation?

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