By
[http://EzineArticles.com/expert/James_Fetisov/1634005] James Fetisov
The Zen meditation truly has a rich history. It is also
very easy to learn and offers great benefits to our body system. For you to
efficiently practice the Zazen, or sitting, you will need a clean, as well as
draft-free place to sit in quiet contemplation, where you will not be
distracted or disturbed. If you want to practice it, you can either sit on the
floor or a meditation cushion, one that resembles a small round pillow. You can
also sit facing a bare wall or visually a nondescript place, so as to reduce or
eliminate visual stimulation.
You can practice it at any time, during the day. The
early morning period is the most beneficial, because the mind is least active,
at this period of time. It will be okay if you can sit in lotus position, but
the most important thing is that you can sit in any way that will allow you to
keep your spine erect. You can place your hands in a zazen mudra, with the
right hand resting on the lap, and against the belly, with the left hand
overlapping it slightly. The tips of your thumbs are put together, without
making any pyramid shape. The negative space that is created by the hands and
thumbs, should resemble an oval.
