{"id":366,"date":"2013-11-26T01:36:29","date_gmt":"2013-11-26T08:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/?p=366"},"modified":"2023-06-14T03:24:53","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T10:24:53","slug":"zen-walking-meditation-techniques-kinhin-instructions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/zen-walking-meditation-techniques-kinhin-instructions\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Do Zen Walking Meditation Techniques: Kinhin Instructions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-5929f8f1 default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<p>In this video and article, you will learn how to do walking meditation using the Zen Kinhin technique (pr. Kin&#8217; Hyin&#8217; or Kin&#8217; Yin&#8217;, both syllables with equal accent). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instructions vary according to tradition, so we&#8217;ll get as comprehensive as possible so that you can find a method that suits you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two ways to do this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can just hit the play button, or you can hit the play button and then keep scrolling to read along with my voice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either way, you will learn how to do walking meditation the ancient Zen way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without further adon&#8217;t&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-8612eaab default uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe  data-ep-a=\"fadeIn\"  style=\"display: block; margin: 0px auto;\"  id=\"_ytid_48016\"  width=\"800\" height=\"450\"  data-origwidth=\"800\" data-origheight=\"450\"  data-relstop=\"1\" data-ep-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RwdeUXifclc?enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"Zen Walking Meditation Technique - Kinhin Instructions\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><span itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><meta itemprop=\"embedUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RwdeUXifclc\"><meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Zen Walking Meditation Technique - Kinhin Instructions\"><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Learn the complete set of instructions for Zen Walking Meditation in the Kinhin tradition. It includes 2 hand positions and some variants of the technique. FREE COURSE Do you want to meditate much more easily? Tom Von Deck&#039;s free course cuts through the internet clutter so you can find your most compatible meditation technique within the next 6 days. You will also learn all the little-known secrets for making meditation a lot easier, even if you&#039;re ridiculously busy. Take the free course at https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net. Article with Video: https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/zen-walking-meditation-techniques-kinhin-instructions\/ If you enjoy this, please like, comment, share it with your friends, and subscribe on YouTube. Tom Von Deck is a meditation trainer, speaker, and author. Tom specializes in making meditation a much easier and more customized process for busy and non-busy people from all backgrounds and paths. He started his meditation journey in the late 1980s at approximately the age of 12. 00:00 Intro 00:30 The Purpose of Kinhin 01:04 Shashu Hand Position 03:09 Alternative Hand Position 04:08 Instructions - How to Do Zen Walking Meditation 06:14 What to Do If You Get Distracted 06:33 Share Your Story About Walking Meditation 06:55 Variants of the Technique 08:22 Group Kinhin Practice 09:05 Advanced Whackadoodle Variants 09:37 Summing It All Up\"><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/RwdeUXifclc\/0.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT11M28S\"><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2023-06-14T08:05:59Z\"><\/span>\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f6cf83f0 alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-82bcd366\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-4ea25fcb\"><a 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class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#alternative-hand-position\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Alternative Hand Position<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-to-do-zen-walking-meditation\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">How to Do Zen Walking Meditation<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#here-are-the-steps\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">HERE ARE THE STEPS<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#some-details-that-vary-between-zen-traditions\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">SOME DETAILS THAT VARY BETWEEN ZEN TRADITIONS<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#group-walking-meditation-practice\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">GROUP WALKING MEDITATION PRACTICE<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#advanced-wackadoodle-variants\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">ADVANCED WACKADOODLE VARIANTS<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#summing-it-all-up-trying-to-cram-it-all-into-1-paragraph\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">SUMMING IT ALL UP &amp; TRYING TO CRAM IT ALL INTO 1 PARAGRAPH<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#share-your-insights-or-questions\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Share Your Insights or Questions<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#related-articlesvideos\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Related Articles\/Videos<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#toc_68ed2d87c98ac\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\"><\/a><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-388a78c9 default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">The Purpose of Zen Walking Meditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditionally, monks do Zen walking meditation in between Zazen sitting meditation sessions. The practice is designed to train the practitioner to integrate meditative awareness into the most mundane activities when they are not on the cushion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking meditation is something you can do indoors or outdoors. You can try Kinhin during your next nature hike for a serenity boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zen walking meditation begins with a mudra, or hand position. There is more than one position that is traditionally used. We&#8217;ll start with the mudra that seems more popular.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-36e48921 alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-b666e365\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-f68a3d3d\"><a class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"uagb-ss__source-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/png-facebook_media_network_social_icon.png\" alt=\"Facebook Sharing Button\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-12de3b42\"><a class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"uagb-ss__source-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/png-social_twitter_icon.png\" alt=\"Twitter Share Button\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-b81be668\"><a class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/link\/?url=\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"uagb-ss__source-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/png-better-pinterest_icon.png\" alt=\"Pinterest Sharing Button\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1d2d4edc\"><a class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.tumblr.com\/widgets\/share\/tool?canonicalUrl=\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"uagb-ss__source-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/better-tumblr_icon.svg\" alt=\"Sharing Button Tumblr\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1fcb9d58\"><a class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"uagb-ss__source-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/png-social_whatsapp_icon.png\" alt=\"WhatsApp Sharing Button\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-23bb98cf\"><a class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/reddit.com\/submit?url=\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"uagb-ss__source-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/png-better-reddit_social_icon.png\" alt=\"Reddit Sharing Button\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-3970f8a3\"><a class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"mailto:?body=\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"uagb-ss__source-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/png-email_hexagon_media_networking_social_icon.png\" alt=\"Email Sharing Button\" width=\"44\" height=\"38\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-0076c1bd\">\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/button-copy-url-pink-33a.png\" width=\"150\" height=\"33\" onclick=\"copyToClipboard()\"><\/div>\n\n<script>\nfunction copyToClipboard(text) {\nvar inputc = document.body.appendChild(document.createElement(\"input\"));\ninputc.value = window.location.href;\ninputc.focus();\ninputc.select();\ndocument.execCommand('copy');\ninputc.parentNode.removeChild(inputc);\nalert(\"URL Copied.\");\n}\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c813d2f5 default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Shashu Hand Position<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Skip to 1:00 in the video above for a demo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Form a fist with your left hand and tuck the first section of your thumb into your fist. Your first couple of fingers are wrapped around it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Place your fist on your solar plexus, the sensitive point just under the bottom ribs. The back of your hand is facing away from your body, and your wrist is touching your body. Your forearm is parallel to the ground or floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Take your right hand finger joints that are closest to the palms, and rest them on your left knuckles. Your right fingers are pointing to the left and resting on the back of your left hand. The right fingers and thumbs are together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Pull your elbows away from the body slightly so that the forearms are parallel with the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. To &#8220;lock&#8221; your forearms into place, you want to rotate your hands slightly upward. Find your comfort zone. For some, the right knuckles will be pointing upward at a 45 degree angle. For others, they will be even more vertical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this lock, you should feel like your forearms can easily stay horizontal without much effort.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-d74e31b4 alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-a6a1a994\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-01d96e71\"><a class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"uagb-ss__source-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/png-facebook_media_network_social_icon.png\" alt=\"Facebook Sharing Button\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child 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Place your right hand on your solar plexus with fingers pointing to the left. The junction where the fingers meet the palm is centered on the solar plexus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Place your left hand over your right hand with the fingers pointing to the right. Position it so that you can make a triangle with your thumbs. The thumbs are barely touching. 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Meditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-ebbbe9eb wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/zen-circle-blog.jpg \" src=\"https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/zen-circle-blog.jpg\" alt=\"Zen circle\" class=\"uag-image-375\" width=\"288\" height=\"221\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure you have space to walk in a fairly good size circle or oval. You probably want ten feet or more in one direction. 100 feet is also great. For long and narrow areas, you&#8217;ll just need to pivot as efficiently as possible without much interruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\">HERE ARE THE STEPS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. In a standing position, get into one of the two mudras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Stack your vertebrae, one on top of another, all the way up. You will feel like your chin wants to tuck in a little bit to keep the spine vertical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Look downward at roughly a 45 degree angle. The eyes are not focused on anything in particular, so let the gaze soften. You will be more focused on feeling what is going on within.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Walk. Put your right foot forward. Land on your heel. Let the ball of your foot touch the ground, then your toes. Repeat for the other foot. You want to become increasingly aware of the heel, ball and toe touching the floor\/ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Pay attention to how you&#8217;re breathing. Your awareness is focused inward. If thoughts come up, just hang with them. It is OK for them to exist. They are happening in the present moment and should not be resisted. 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You walk very slowly while focusing almost entirely on the feeling of your feet making contact with the ground. Others are brisker with a faster pace. You just need to experiment to find your rhythm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The length of the stride also varies. You may take baby steps or longer strides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also synchronize your breath with your walking. Breathe through the nose. Lift one foot on the inhale and let it touch the ground on the exhale. Repeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many Zen monasteries, each with their own methods. The bottom line is that you want to become increasingly intimate with the feeling of your feet making contact with the ground, and you want to be aware of your breath. Regardless of how deep or shallow your breath is, you want to be present with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\">GROUP WALKING MEDITATION PRACTICE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In monastic settings, Zen walking meditation is often performed in groups. The instructions for this are often very formalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In groups, practitioners generally form a single file. Some rules require that they walk in a clockwise circle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to break away to the bathroom and take a squirt, you typically bow to the group and do your business. When you want to re-enter the walking meditation line, you bow again and join the train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\">ADVANCED WACKADOODLE VARIANTS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Advanced walking meditation techniques sometimes involve beating each other with pool sticks. This is only for the seasoned initiates, however. Sounds strange, but it is Zen after all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a small chance that I&#8217;m making this part up, although it wouldn&#8217;t be all that surprising if it were true. It&#8217;s friggin&#8217; Zen. 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Despite the formalities, you may notice that the overall concept is very simple. You are easing into the experience of the feet touching the ground and the feeling of the breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Practice it alone or with a few of your friends. 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wp-block-heading\">Share Your Insights or Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What are your experiences with Zen or non-Zen Walking Meditation? Share them in a comment below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is anything unclear\/wrong\/etc? Ask a question or chime in with some input below. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-7d5a60fd default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-c5cf0829 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tom-Image.jpg\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tom-Image.jpg ,https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tom-Image.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tom-Image.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tom-Image.jpg\" alt=\"Tom Von Deck author box\" class=\"uag-image-3356\" width=\"322\" height=\"261\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Tom Von Deck is a meditation trainer, speaker, and speaker. Tom specializes in making meditation much much easier for busy and non-busy people from all backgrounds and paths. He is the Mackdaddy of The<strong> <\/strong>Deeper Meditation Video Zone and DeeperMeditation.net.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-da18764d default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Related Articles\/Videos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-189ca7ea gb-query-loop-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-64a57c13 gb-query-loop-item post-761 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-feeling-and-breathing-meditation tag-mindfulness tag-popular tag-zen-meditation\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-64a57c13\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-9f48a743\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hqdefault.jpg\" class=\"gb-image-9f48a743\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hqdefault.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/hqdefault-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d976e0f7 gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/guided-zazen-meditation-zen-techniques\/\">Guided Zazen Meditation &#8211; Zen Techniques<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-03fc7caf gb-headline-text\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2014-03-18T23:05:50-07:00\">March 18, 2014<\/time><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d762e240 gb-headline-text\">You\u2019re going to learn how to do Zazen meditation. Zazen is the main meditation technique practiced in Zen Buddhism. It\u2019s essentially a mindfulness meditation that emphasizes harmonizing the body, mind and breath.\n\nThe Zazen instructions are below. In the video, it\u2019s a guided meditation.\n\nYou can follow along with the video. You can also just scroll down and read along with my voice.\n\nEither way, you will learn Zen meditation with the proper visuals.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-64a57c13 gb-query-loop-item post-184 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-beginner-basics category-tips-and-tricks tag-popular\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-64a57c13\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-9f48a743\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/hqdefault.jpg\" class=\"gb-image-9f48a743\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/hqdefault.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/hqdefault-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d976e0f7 gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deepermeditation.net\/blog\/different-types-of-meditation-techniques\/\">The Different Types of Meditation Techniques and How to Choose One<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-03fc7caf gb-headline-text\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2013-10-22T07:51:15-07:00\">October 22, 2013<\/time><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d762e240 gb-headline-text\">In the video below, I explain the different types of meditation techniques and give you tips about how to choose the one you\u2019re most compatible with. You can also read about all this below the video.\n\nThe internet is full of meditation tutorials! The average newbie doesn\u2019t know where to look to find their ideal technique.\n\nIn 2009, I decided to respond to this problem by creating a framework that makes it a lot easier to find that personal \u201cbest\u201d technique.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this video and article, you will learn how to do walking meditation using the Zen Kinhin technique (pr. 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