{"product_id":"9780804852036","title":"Introduction to Zen Training","description":"Author: Omori Sogen\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780804852036\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Berkeley Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 04 Feb 2020\u003cbr\u003ePages: 288\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Zen Training\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/i\u003eis a translation of the Sanzen Nyumon, a foundational text for beginning meditation students by Omori Sogen -\u0026amp;nbsp;one of the foremost Zen teachers of the twentieth century.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten to provide a solid grounding in the physical nature of Zen meditation training, this text discusses breathing, pain, posture, state of mind and physiology, drowsiness and benefits, as well as the context in which zazen training takes on meaning. Students will also learn what to consider when searching for a teacher and the differences between the two main Japanese schools of Zen: Soto and Rinzai Zen.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book addresses many of the questions which arise when someone first embarks on a journey of Zen meditation - ranging from how long to sit at one time to how to remain mindful when not sitting - and it concludes with commentaries on two other fundamental Zen texts, \u003ci\u003eZazen Wasen (The Song of Meditation)\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eOx-Herding Pictures.\u003c\/i\u003e\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough meditation has been practiced in Asia for thousands of years, it did not catch on in the West until researchers began to test the effects and benefits of this mindfulness practice in the mid-20th century. These benefits include:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased focus, problem solving, decision making and creative thinking skills\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced blood pressure and risk of stroke or heart attack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprovements to the immune system, arthritis, fibromyalgia, asthma, IBD and other health conditions\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePain relief\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved memory and mood\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46814070407326,"sku":"ADS-9780804852036","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780804852036.jpg?v=1778333923","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780804852036","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}