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Secrets of the Zen Circle

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The Zen circle is a simple, stark black circle usually painted on white paper in ink. Typically the circle is said to represent the material world that continues endlessly without cessation. There is a beginning to life (where the brush first touches the paper) and an end (where the brush leaves the paper), but this […]

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What is Meditation?

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Meditation is not a technique, but a way of life. Meditation means “a cessation of the thought process”. It describes a state of consciousness, when the mind is free of scattered thoughts and various patterns. The observer (one who is doing meditation) realizes that all the activity of the mind is reduced to one. In […]

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Finding Zen, Mentally and Physically : zen meditation

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Finding Zen really is not that difficult, it requires the right mindset, some discipline, a few pinches of motivation and being open to the Zen. The first thing you need to do is clean your mental house. By this I mean, rid yourself of negative thoughts, living in the past, picking at mental wounds, and […]

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Deep Zen – What is It?

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Meditation is a way to observe peace and unity within oneself. It has been often touted as a remedy to many ailments, and therefore it is no wonder that people in most urban developments have started embracing meditation as a way of life. Recently, after much research and extensive study into the manifold benefits of […]

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Beading As Zen : zen meditation

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I decided that I would make a bracelet from them.  I was shown how to peyote stitch from someone, I have long forgotten whom, so I sat down and I started.  It is clumsy slow at first.  But soon I was moving along and found that enjoyed the rhythm of picking up a bead and […]

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Mini Zen Gardens : zen meditation

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Miniature Zen gardens were created originally by the Japanese, and they take on significant natural and artificial elements for peace. They are designed to allow you to sit and contemplate for a while at your desk. You can create your own miniature Zen garden where you can create your own sanctuary without leaving the office. […]

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A User Review Of Zen Timer Meditation Timer 6.2.1

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Zen Timer is a cute little app designed for such activities as Reiki, yoga, and meditation. What are the advantages over a simple countdown timer or alarm clock? Zen Timer has an array of interesting customization options, and the advantage of a collection of sounds that are much more peaceful than your typical alarm. The […]

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Japanese Zen Shakuhachi Flute : zen meditation

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The Shakuhachi Flute is Japan’s most popular woodwind instrument. This Shakuhachi Flute has been used by Zen Buddhists as a tool for meditation and at the same time an instrument to play Japanese folk music, jazz or classical music. The Japanese Flute is usually made from the very bottom of a bamboo stalk or bamboo […]

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