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There are countless ways to meditate鈥攑aying attention to your breath, reciting a mantra, focusing on your center鈥攂ut which one really matters the most? In this video, we鈥檒l cut through the confusion and look at the single most important meditation technique that can strengthen your practice and also your life.
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Kuzan / Trish S. / Eugene M. / Robin H. / Silviu A. / Eli I. / Kristi H. / Claudia M.
Anonymous / Phil T. / Mac J. / Eman R. / Tobias T. / David M. / John I.
Adam P. / Adam R. / Wenda D. / Erick F. / John S. / Xiao Mao / Hasim L.
Javier K. / Todd M. / Matt F. / Jane G. / Andrius V. / Jackie K. / Liz H.
Jeff P. / Brian S. / Phillip W. / Matthew S. / Lance P. / Keith A. / David L.
Varda B. / Wojciech D. / Adam H. / Davis C. / Les C. / David L. / Maria S.
Kurt E. / Tim C. / Squire D. / Maria S. / Hae K. / Arrison S. / Eun Suk
Tracy L. / Laura L. / Garret C. / Saron W. / Vlado S. / Mark O. / Lara D.
讗讘讬讟诇 住讘讙 / "D" / John S. / Rob P. / John S. / Carthage B / Filip M.
Leaf / Chris T. 馃檹 馃檹 馃檹
0:00 Intro
0:40 Question
1:27 Important aspects of meditation
2:16 Zen master Hui Neng's teaching
3:14 What to pay attention to
4:12 "How to let go" demonstration
6:12 Why this technique is important
Pick up a copy of my book, No-Nonsense Zen for Beginners. You can order your copy here: amzn.to/3erau8P
The book is also available at most major bookstores. If you want to support your local bookstore, you can ask them to order it. To find the closest bookstore near you, visit https://bookshop.org.
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There are countless ways to meditate鈥攑aying attention to your breath, reciting a mantra, focusing on your center鈥攂ut which one really matters the most? In this video, we鈥檒l cut through the confusion and look at the single most important meditation technique that can strengthen your practice and also your life.
馃檹 If you want to help support my YouTube channel, please visit:
Patreon: patreon.com/jasonquinnzen
PayPal: jasonquinnzen.com/donate
Why Meditation Might Not Be Working For You youtu.be/qavPP3Y9nXo
Thanks to all of you who have been supporting this project. Your support allows me to invest more time to create more teaching, videos, livestreams, training, and 1:1 sessions for anyone around the world. If you would like to support this project, consider joining us on Patreon.
馃檹 馃檹 馃檹 Thank you so much Patrons! I'm eternally grateful for your support.
Kuzan / Trish S. / Eugene M. / Robin H. / Silviu A. / Eli I. / Kristi H. / Claudia M.
Anonymous / Phil T. / Mac J. / Eman R. / Tobias T. / David M. / John I.
Adam P. / Adam R. / Wenda D. / Erick F. / John S. / Xiao Mao / Hasim L.
Javier K. / Todd M. / Matt F. / Jane G. / Andrius V. / Jackie K. / Liz H.
Jeff P. / Brian S. / Phillip W. / Matthew S. / Lance P. / Keith A. / David L.
Varda B. / Wojciech D. / Adam H. / Davis C. / Les C. / David L. / Maria S.
Kurt E. / Tim C. / Squire D. / Maria S. / Hae K. / Arrison S. / Eun Suk
Tracy L. / Laura L. / Garret C. / Saron W. / Vlado S. / Mark O. / Lara D.
讗讘讬讟诇 住讘讙 / "D" / John S. / Rob P. / John S. / Carthage B / Filip M.
Leaf / Chris T. 馃檹 馃檹 馃檹
0:00 Intro
0:40 Question
1:27 Important aspects of meditation
2:16 Zen master Hui Neng's teaching
3:14 What to pay attention to
4:12 "How to let go" demonstration
6:12 Why this technique is important
Pick up a copy of my book, No-Nonsense Zen for Beginners. You can order your copy here: amzn.to/3erau8P
The book is also available at most major bookstores. If you want to support your local bookstore, you can ask them to order it. To find the closest bookstore near you, visit https://bookshop.org.
Looking for 1:1 support in your Zen practice? jasonquinnzen.com/consultation
If you find these videos helpful, please like and subscribe.
If you think someone you know would find this helpful, please share.
Mailing address:
2010 El Camino Real 2145
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Connect with me:
Website: jasonquinnzen.com
Instagram: instagram.com/jasonquinnzen
Facebook: facebook.com/jasonquinnzen
#jasonquinnzen
