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Modern society is bombarded with a huge amount of information. Furthermore, complicated society and human relationships bring great stress to people's minds. In times like these, we would like to introduce "Zazen" as the best way to keep the mind calm and live a fulfilling life. We hope you will sit with us for about 30 minutes and reflect on yourself. In this video, Masuno Shunmyo performs Zazen at Kenkoji Temple. We hope you will enjoy Zazen to relax your mind while listening to the natural sounds that can only be found at the lush greenery of Kenkoji Temple. *Please note that the video contains natural sounds from the time of filming, so if you would like to experience the silence of your own room, please play the video on mute. Soto Zen sect Tokuo-san Zuiun-in Kenko Zen Temple 18th head priest Masuno Shunmyo Garden designer Professor Emeritus of Tama Art University Kenko Zen Temple website https://www.kenkohji.jp/k/ 0:00 Introduction to the etiquette of zazen 0:49 Sitting in full lotus position 1:56 Facing the wall 3:17 Dharma mudra 3:35 Three sounds of stillness - a signal to start zazen 28:50 Ringing the bell - a signal to end zazen