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The goal of meditation in Zen Buddhism and importance of ‘posture’, The…

- - - - In some Zen schools, you keep your eyes half-open and look down. In others, you might close your eyes.
    - - Put your hands in your lap in a special way called the "cosmic mudra."
- - - - Zen says it's important to fully live in the present moment, not thinking too much about the past or future. Dogen, a famous Zen teacher, said, "If you look for truth outside of right now, you'll never find enlightenment."
    - - Kensho means "seeing your true self". It's about directly experiencing your inner Buddha nature. This is the most important part of Zen practice.
    - - Zen is about directly understanding your mind, seeing your true nature, and becoming like the Buddha. The goal is to realize your inner Buddha nature on your own, without needing to rely on holy books or special ceremonies.