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I'm not really into Buddhism either. I call the techniques "concentration" and "vipassana" because that's the popular terminology. Vipassana is basically the s
by swayvil 4y ago
I'm not really into Buddhism either. I call the techniques "concentration" and "vipassana" because that's the popular terminology.
Vipassana is basically the same as shikantaza. As I see it, we've got 2 techniques. Then a dozen or so twists, combinations and names, depending on the tradition.
Have you tried a seiza bench? It's easier on the knees. Really comfy actually. Here's some info on that.
http://fleen.org/sit http://fleen.org/sit (the top 2 pics)
http://fleen.org/bench http://fleen.org/bench
- bowsamic 4y agoHmm I should try a seiza. I practised in the Soto Zen tradition and some of the places here can be weird and strict about posture. Unfortunately my flexibility is not enough even to do Burmese safely for long periods, I’m not sure why
- swayvil 4y agoI used to do half lotus on a pillow. It always strained my knees. Then I hurt my knee doing this other thing and couldn't do half lotus anymore. Then I found seiza. It was like, "where have you been all my life!!!" Apparently some Tibetan Buddhists are all about seiza on a bench. The top students inherit the master's bench and such. So it isnt just for stifflegged westerners. Ancient wizards think it's cool too.