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Are Zen Rituals Relics of the Past?

Photo: o2ma Is there merit in holding onto the traditional Zen rituals–or should we ditch them? To find an answer it is important to understand what their function is and why rituals can be powerful agents of change. What is the function of Zen rituals? Most rituals in Zen mark liminal states. Limen is Latin [...]

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Does Meditation Really Work?

Do you notice the benefits of meditation in your life? There is a big gap between the orderliness of retreats and the chaos of ordinary life. Take a peek into a Zen retreat you’ll see black mats and straight rows. People sit like rocks and every minute of the day is regulated from black dawn [...]

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