Zen Vocabulary
~ Basic Zen Vocabulary ~
Sensei: Teacher
Zazen: Sitting meditation
Kinhin: Walking mediation
Zazenkai:
An "all day retreat", held on the last Saturday of every month,
with some exceptions which will be posted on our website as
they arise.
Dokusan:
A face to face meeting with a teacher, to discuss one's practice,
considered an essential form of Zen practice. Dokusan is|
typically done during Zazenkai, and sesshin, or by arrangement
with the teacher.
Koan Study:
A koan is a story, dialogue, question, or statement, which is
used in Zen practice to clarify a student's perspective.
Koan study is undertaken with a koan teacher in dokusan.
Sesshin:
An extended training period where the sangha gathers
together. Ocean Zendo holds a yearly 5 day sesshin on
Shelter Island, NY.
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