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Exploring Zen Sessions and Koans
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2:11:04 - 2:15:43 (04:38)

A look into Zen practice sessions which involve multiple days of retreats with one-on-one sessions with Zen masters, and the use of Koans to meditate on profound Zen sayings or words to reach enlightenment after practice.

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Zen Priest Kosen Eshu Martin discusses Zen practice, including the process of taking on a koan, a meditative tool used to hone concentration.
2:11:04 - 2:13:59 (02:55)
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The Zen Koan Tradition is a dialogue style used in Zen Buddhism to get the student to become more aware of their mind and practice mindfulness.
2:13:59 - 2:15:43 (01:43)
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Zen Buddhism
Summary

The Zen Koan Tradition is a dialogue style used in Zen Buddhism to get the student to become more aware of their mind and practice mindfulness. It involves asking a deep question, then meditating on the question until the answer is found.

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Exploring Zen Sessions and Koans
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