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Hello Mr. Stuart!
Do you do any exercises to train your mind and concentration? What are they?
thanks
Mantra is a simple and effective way to concentrate the mind. Here's an example of something you can try. Sit still and silent, looking at the floor in front of you. On the in-breath, say to yourself "Clear mind, clear mind, clear mind." On the out-breath, repeat to yourself, "Don't Know." Whatever distracting thoughts appear, just let them go and return to the mantra.
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Stuart Resnick
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I'm a long-time practitioner in a Korean-style Zen school. I can answer questions regarding Zen, formal sitting meditation, self-inquiry, the practice of "koan" transmission, and offer the particular perspective of this school on the great life questions.
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18 years of formal practice with the Kwan Um School of Zen, currently with the Empty Gate Zen Center of Berkeley, currently a "Senior Dharma Teacher" at this center, I give periodic talks and informally answer questions of students interested in Zen practice and teaching style
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