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1. Zazen Practice
2. Self Development in Zazen
3. Placement of Cushions To sit well, one must harmonize the body, the mind, and breathing
Wear tidy, but loose clothes for good circulation
Sit on the edge with the buttocks off the center of the wedge
4. The Full and Half Lotus Positions
5. Stabilizing the Body A well seated and very stable body is in the form of a pyramid
6. Stabilizing the Body Straighten the spine
Straighten the hips and raise your upper body
Ears and shoulders should fall in the same perpendicular line
Sit at ease, heavily and in alert
7. Adjusting the Vision Adjusting the vision helps to focus attention to prevent it form being taken away by internal or external stimuli
8. Initial Deep Breathing Deep breathing harmonizes the mind and the body
9. Breathing in Meditation