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It’s week 40 / 2025
This week, we continue our new-season deep dive into meditation with our four-part Zazen masterclass series, led by Zen monk Tosei Shinabe. Beginning with ‘Introduction’, we invite you to take this short class in which the essence of Zazen, meaning ‘seated meditation’, is distilled. Next, move on to ‘Posture’ – a key foundation of the practice. Tosei explains how the half-lotus seat creates balance and stability, allowing for complete relaxation. Then, turn to ‘Breathing’ to learn the ‘Sūsokukan’ method of counting each exhale to ease restlessness and bring quiet presence. Finally, we come to ‘Observation’: the heart of Zazen. It’s about simply sitting still and noticing your inner and outer worlds to discover tranquillity, insight and a gentler way of being.
