25 Minute Zazen Meditation | Path to the inner center with Zen-Master Hinnerk Polenski

00:00 Why we are doing Meditation Videos
02:42 Introduction by Zen Master Hinnerk Polenski
06:45 Meditation
31:50 Meditation End
32:10 How to deal with thoughts
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Many of you wanted to see a meditation video with my Zen Master Hinnerk Polenski. Since we could not visit him due to the current situation, we spontaneously did a zazen meditation via video conference and now want to share it with you!
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[@hopscs2914]

anyone struggling with meditation i would like to suggest something for you guys. perhaps you are leaving your meditation until 12/1/2 in the after noon to meditate, when i started doing it around these times it was a struggle because i was awake and my thoughts were already flying around, i started meditating in the morning when i first wake up or within 30 minutes of me waking, this allowed me to be my complete natural self with my thoughts slowed and more clear. doing this for about a month i have come to the point where i feel i could meditate at any time of the day. don’t try these things once and assume you can’t meditate !

[@christophmagnussen]

Great Tip!

[@Forestier1]

Each to their own. Mid morning is better for me ☺️

[@hopscs2914]

Forestier yeah for sure ! i try and meditate 3 times a day minimum and i have to say my mid day meditation is my favourite also, but, when i was starting with meditating i found it very difficult to meditate and trying first thing in the morning was what helped and made meditating at other times possible :).

[@claritadeluna6609]

daniel wood, I meditate morning and night, but I find morning meditation very difficult to do since my mind is like a high speed train; evening meditation for me is much calmer. I will follow your advice about letting 30 minutes go by after waking up before I meditate. Thank you.

[@caseytylock8898]

Yup same here.

[@idesofmars]

i wish Hinnerk would do more of these meditations in English

[@ktynn]

Same!!

[@JTD472]

I have attacked a bunch of the videos on his channel’s comment section and wrote as much in hopes he sees. Really dig his voice and style during these guided meditation sessions

[@libaneration5282]

@@JTD472 i think you mean attached, not attacked? at least, i hope so. :)

[@JM-uy3xq]

Same 😔

[@JTD472]

libaneration no I meant attacked, as in persisted in leaving comments/requests

[@dhamma-9350]

I'm buddhist monk. from Sri Lanka.

[@swirlingfudge]

Why?

[@JTD472]

How?

[@petrasant5495]

Good on you.

[@Merryyy203]

I am gonna go to a silence retreat in a month. There is a total of 7 h of meditation per day. It did not come easy last year. Most of the time I was in my head, wondering how long we had been meditating for, being a bit restless. Someone recommended starting to meditate before you go to make it a bit easier so I am gonna use this. It's the third time I have done this meditation. I am feeling extremely anxious because of a mistake I made at work yesterday, it was not easy to keep focus but I have calmed down a bit. Thank you for letting us access this for free. ---- Meditate 25 minutes a day. For a week or better one month just count the exhalations. After that start integrating more body feeling. It is important that the focus comes on its own.

[@shellymillerleer]

Please share more Zen sessions with Hinnerk in English. It’s the best I’ve found.

[@aquariusdreaming]

I wanted to express my gratitude to you, Christoph and also to Master Hinnerk. I have gotten so much peace from this and the other English spoken videos you have with him. I can feel this already transforming my life. My deepest gratitude to you both.

[@jeanpaulmacabre]

I come back to watching these videos, not necessarily for the instruction, but seeing from the standpoint of a different Zen school how the good teachers who use different methods always have the same understanding and sense of freedom about them. That’s so incredibly beautiful, it’s difficult to express in a KZbin comment.

[@davidniles6810]

I did my first 45 minute zazen meditation today. Danke schoen, Hinnerk (and Christoph)! Hinnerk, I wish your works and videos were more available in English.

[@cartergomez5390]

I've had the video up for a while because I do different types of meditations every day and this is the next one. Next are Kundalini Yoga, Mantra, Buddhist, Kriya Yoga, Taoist, Hearth Rhythm, Samatha, Anapanasati, Trataka and Mahamudra

[@RajaMCool]

His voice is calming!

[@JTD472]

I’ve watched this meditation roughly 2x a day for about a month now. Not sure if this was ever mentioned but whoever is responsible for the music and sound effects in this video is an unsung hero. I hope/expect you will be doing more of these with master hinnerk, and I will be looking forward to them

[@marcelpetzold]

Thank you, so much! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@thiliniw]

Totally agree with the comment about the music. 💐

[@tricialee6207]

I didn’t hear any music?

[@JTD472]

@@tricialee6207 it’s not exactly a soundtrack but scored for effects

[@JTD472]

@@tricialee6207 I’m back watching this video yet again, so thought I’d include a time stamp for you: At around 6:10 when the meditation starts, there is some added piano. If you listen for it, it’s near impossible to miss. Anyway, good luck and good health !

[@michaelmcdermott1054]

This was wonderful! I hope Hinnerk will do more of these meditations in English by chance? Peace and Blessings, thank you for this 🙏🏻

[@alisonskinner76]

Thank you. This was an amazing experience. I will implement this as a daily practice. I realize the mind has been my source of torture.

[@annicasvensson8213]

Thank you so much for this! I had been lookung for english meditations with Hinnerk on youtube, they are quite rare, so this was a blessing. ❤

[@enterthevoidIi]

He's not taken seriously in the Zen circles. What he's doing is considered blasphemy. 'Zen for executives'? Please

[@monicacalderon2241]

He is not taken seriously since he started training executives or always?

[@ShakuShingan]

@@monicacalderon2241 A lot of people are interested in judging and creating hierarchies. I'd say just go with what is working for you.

[@williamharding1319]

The Big Polenski

[@lauralunaazul]

😅😅😅😅

[@VAPIDISM]

"yeah, well...you know..thats just like..err..your opinion man"

[@duckiecn]

Start 6:47 thank you soooo much for this mediation 🙏

[@Igorrion1]

Thank you, for constant inner power ups

[@Raul-tv2be]

Christoph, thank you for sharing this blessing with us.

[@JaniceMarieSingleton]

I am truly thankful that you shared this amazing Zen Master and a Meditation like none other I have ever experienced. Every cell in my body is humming. I thank you both for the enlightenment! To you and your loved ones, I am sending good wishes for perfect health in every area and level of life!

[@lopezb]

Thank you! After more than 30 years of daily sitiing, Soto zen style (very similar), this is (still) helpful. I have been away from a sangha (especially during COVID times) and this helps connect with a sangha virtually. 15 years ago before I was married and had a kid, I had time to do a sesshin (1 week retreat) once or twice a year. That was wondeful not only for breaking the back of my stress and confused mind, but also for building up my practice for the rest of the year. I have maintained a daily practice of 40 minutes sitting (full lotus). But recently I exxagerated a bit, sometimes sitiing twice a day due to stress, and also doing stair climbng at home because of COVID. My hips and knees started aching very deeply, so iinstead of my usual 40 minutes I had so much pain I could only manage 20 of half lotus. During a sesshin I would always pass through extreme pain on days 2-3 but day 4 it would pass and I would really be sitting. For my pain now it's much harder as there is no support form the group. So I have been doing a lot more stretches which is helping. Today listening to this, I managed 35 minutes, full lotus, and at one point was really just sitting (shikantaza). So it was very encouraging. Alles gute, doch toll! Danke schoen.

[@AngelOne11]

Please make more videos like this one. I really enjoyed your Zazen videos with Master Hinnek :)

[@skyeblu9147]

Love the both of your videos together.. Great energy!! Thank you both!! Namaste~

[@celinaunkles]

What a great way to start my morning. Thank you.🙏🏻

[@batesarch]

Wonderful. Thank you. Blessings to you guys.

[@katarinabagherian2056]

This is phenomenal. Been doing meditation for 12+ years and this is one of the most helpful guides I’ve seen! Please keep these coming @Christoph!

[@christophmagnussen]

Thank you so much!!! Means a lot Katarina!

[@absent_]

So you have been doing it wrong for 12 years? That's a long time for having a realisation.

[@dolettealvarado]

@absent There is no “wrong” way to do meditation. I have the same reaction and have been doing meditation just as long as she has. This instruction is the most simplistic, yet beneficial that I’ve experienced so far.

[@thiliniw]

Massive thank you to you and Hinnerk. Please do more meditations with him. Very grateful for these sessions.

[@kionawatson]

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. ❤

[@jjcool8252]

Thank you. I felt peaceful and calm.

[@96moliveira]

it was powerful . Thank you very much, for both of you, and everyone behind the production of this video.

[@gaynorevans5905]

This is absolutely amazing ..... heartfelt thanks for sharing!

[@DeLangdrums]

I meditated for a long time and somehow I have a record on my mind that everything had an order in my life, as soon as I stopped I felt everything fell apart. Im starting again, found this 25 min video training and im glaaaad maaaan, thanks for sharing. I came back to meditation to learn something new, it called me again. But this time Im a completely different person. Thanks for sharing 🙏🙏🙏

[@arwaseifeddine1307]

Very powerful technique of inner engineering. Many thanks to you both.🙏🙏🙏

[@joeylights]

Thank you so much for organizing and creating this video. It is now a cornerstone of my morning. Also - the music in all of your videos is fantastic! Just wanted to express my deep gratitude to you all. Thank you! Be well. ❤️

[@christophmagnussen]

Thank you so much! We appreciate you watching our stuff! :)

[@Arden7one]

Fantastic session! Domo, Hinnerk senpai! I've also discovered by practicing counting breaths at first, then visualisation of the numbers of each breath (still focusing on counting), then even to make it more complex (if needed, for the heavy thinkers) counting the seconds of each In and Out breaths, until a natural connection of presence to the body occurs. The natural effect of doing so, negates the possibility of thoughts at all. Ineffably grateful for both of your times in sharing this experience 🙏 I even cried plucking out tension as I had a rough morning start, and this really helped when I settled in the most sincere presence of peace and felt empowered thereafter. 🔥😌🙏

[@AliSoph33]

Thank you for the beautiful exercise 🙏🏼✨💜

[@davidgerardomartinezhidrog9694]

This is amazing, thank you Christopher

[@TheNewbornAustin]

Thanks for sharing this serenity.

[@valeriarose5614]

This video is the best thing that could happen to my day 🤩 namaste

[@juliedavison3563]

I love these zen meditations . I always feel good things happen around me and often hear good news after a session. It’s magical . Love . Thankyou !

[@JaniceMarieSingleton]

Thank you again. I have focused with the two of you for each of my 3-meditations today. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Peace, and ongoing Blessings!

[@shellymillerleer]

These trainings are fabulous! Thank you!

[@clauschargoy9906]

Greetings from Mexico Chris. I really enjoy doing zazen with you and Hinnerk every morning. You and your smiles are part of my day. Waiting for the next video with Hinnerk !! Hugs

[@kimregan2866]

I have using this meditation daily for the last 5 months.. Thank you to your both 🙏✨

[@kevintangney1849]

I found the Zen master's instructions practical and pleasant.

[@vennysh7837]

Thank you.. I am on ur channel after Steve Jobs... U r beautiful soul

[@littlestbroccoli]

My neighbors often wake up before I do and the apartments are very loud in the mornings. This is the perfect time to meditate and practice allowing distractions to continue, but also the breath. I think I will do this now in the mornings when I can't sleep anyway. Thank you!

[@phantomsbeautifulvoi]

Thank you very much! Greetings from Mexico!:3

[@backyardjunkie]

Thank you. Namaste 🙏.

[@chrisburgess6893]

I was also looking for more meditations and teachings in English with Hinnerk. Many thanks for reaching out to him and posting this on KZbin. It brought a wonderful sense of calm to my day.

[@abhijithchristopher]

Thank you for making this meditation video Christoph! It has helped me a lot ever since I began practicing this meditation every morning. As a beginner in Zazen meditation, this video has given me a lot of insight. Thanks again!

[@minketheodora]

It is such a beautifull peacefull meditation, such a gift in this crisis,. thank you both,. So simple, to overcome stress and trouble. when it is rightly teached and guided,.

[@fmoridani]

This was a fantastic meditation. Thank you so much. I’ll be doing this every morning.

[@christophmagnussen]

Keep doing it, Farbod! :)

[@lukewhiffen2602]

Thanks for this. Appreciate you taking the time. In English is a bonus!

[@christophmagnussen]

English meditations with Hinnerk are definitely quite rare on youtube for sure! :)

[@deeannaroot8982]

Thank you so much for sharing this. A river of peace is flowing thru me now. 🙏

[@christophmagnussen]

Awesome!

[@bennettartmn5917]

Thank you so much for this! I use this every morning and it has changed my day to day life. I appreciate the work you and Hinnerk are doing.

[@bryansuarez2396]

Two years later, if you see this, may you please share what has changed for you if youve continued practicing?

[@ViviiOliveiraa]

Thank you for this video!

[@rachellesbigadventure]

Thank you! My imagination wandered which I let explore a few times. Felt like my chakras were being cleared. But when it turned to me buying a sweatshirt lol I focused back on my breathing. Great exercise. Thank you

[@johnkennedy3970]

beautiful...Thank You.

[@iamleilaniquevedo4658]

Thank you for sharing

[@benji3116]

I get a very Alan Watts vibe from Hinnerk, young and playful yet wise and insightful. Looks similar too....

[@bennettartmn5917]

Completely agree!

[@fabien4436]

When the zenmaster says 'body' I cannot help but think of the South park imitation of Canadians. "Ayyy BUDDY"

[@compedious591]

Thank you for this ❤

[@ranvirsehgal123]

Thanks for everything

[@seshadrianantharaman7676]

this is fantastic.... thanks so much

[@AliKiani7887]

Herzlichen vielen dank❤🥀

[@louisel782]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@arwaseifeddine1307]

Merci encore❤️

[@dagas2316]

Very helpful, thx and namaste

[@BeizaVic]

Just wonderful 👌

[@barriemacfarlane]

From Canada...very helpful instruction ! More English please. Thank you!😊

[@alghazalirahmat1131]

Thankyou so much! ill use this everyday from now on. Sending love from indonesia🇮🇩

[@christophmagnussen]

Please do! :)

[@MrFirstdance2000]

These are truly incredible and helpful! Thank you.

[@christophmagnussen]

So glad!

[@stephenleung7537]

yooooOOOOOOOOOO the algorithm is clutch for this recommendation!! Thank you for such simple and immensely powerful content. Bless you both

[@christophmagnussen]

Thank you! Sometimes the algorithm is just...great! 😍😁

[@tedlanz5038]

Or....the algorithm was just a way for synchronicity (universe) to get through to you so that you can benefit from this? And if you were using an IPhone or any of Apple's devices to get through to this video then there is a tiny Steve Jobs running around inside your device trying to make sure you get this content because this is his karma for being a horrible human while alive according to one of the previous comments. :)

[@compedious591]

That was great, the longest meditation I’ve done so far

[@nellysorokko5665]

Thank you.

[@soundhealingbygene]

helps me thanks for sharing

[@ALS-xr9cs]

Thanks for uploading this video. Without a doubt best meditation I have found. Starting my way into meditation after reading Zen mind: beginners mind. No more postponing. Thanks to both of you. All the best!

[@christophmagnussen]

You're most welcome!

[@aussiechick00]

My favourite part is the loud HAI at the end 😂 great way to freak you out when youre focusing

[@christophmagnussen]

😅🫣

[@aussiechick00]

It was the perfect grounding move 😂

[@Thedeedoodah]

Incredible!

[@ravneetkaur6478]

Counting breath is very effective. I use this way to hold my mind. Seriously its miracle

[@christophmagnussen]

Sometimes it's just about the simple things. So true. 🙏

[@Loubell_83]

​@christophmagnussen this video is beautiful. Would you consider doing more like this?

[@1stmoviefan]

Love his accent

[@andreaschmidt6951]

Danke 🙏🌿🌼🌿

[@kimberleigh123]

Thank yall

[@softmusicforsleeping4075]

Amazing video 😻😻 I love the atmosphere 💜

[@marcleibovic6879]

The pupose of meditation is liberation from dukkha or 'sufferring'. It is also done in the context of ethics, intent and wisdom.

[@christophmagnussen]

Yes, agreed, but it's a process and the practice can be done in various forms and formats 🧘🏼‍♂️

[@TheGabe473]

Would love to see more of you and him

[@blackbird_actual]

That was amazing

[@chamo40]

Very nice, thank you

[@winnmarr6840]

immer werde ich geschroken , am ende, als er Hai sagt! :). finde ich es nutzlich. danke.

[@ashima29sharma]

This was excellent!!! Plus his voice has so much peace ❤

[@christophmagnussen]

Thank you Ashima!

[@oldtimeoutlaw]

Excellent vid, would love seeing more of them in English. Really truly inspiring. Thank you. Peace

[@christophmagnussen]

thank you for the feedback yes we discussed that so many times maybe we make it work in an extra channel just dedicated for that topic in English

[@untrainedytbr2454]

His smile is so Indian !

[@barriemacfarlane]

Hinnerk's meditations in English have been a help to me as a beginner in meditation. I have also listened to others on KZbin with more chatter...these are not as helpful as the simplicity and power of Zen.Thank you.

[@hjjo-uj9ej]

More of this!

[@thegamerguy3099]

I have been looking through videos like this for help with my mental health. Today was the first time I attempted to meditate and it helped me remain calm but im simply to jittery. I noticed i sometimes have involuntary movements, the movements are similar to shivering. Anyway there were a few minutes where i managed to remain still. I will continue to use this even if i will never be able to to stop jittering because I believe this will help me achieve my goals.

[@jackiegoodsman6796]

The movements are just energy moving out of the body it's a good thing , the deeper I meditate the more energy clears

[@nourhanebn69]

Omg !! That was intense!

[@Camaya429]

Again, thank you both - I've been stressed so much I come to these meditations to !earn. I am able to clear thoughts pretty well. I just have a bit of difficulty of the no effort part of the exhalations. Like when you do something without thinking I suppose...

[@danpenia219]

Just to clarify, meditation/zen is not just a simple tool for being more productive and creative, It's much deeper than that. Thanks for the video!

[@christophmagnussen]

You're welcome! :)

[@ishvaradhrishtiyogameditat2044]

Great post.. Hope to see more. . .😀😀🙏

[@KapellaArt]

When he said count, count dokoo comes to my mind. He's so looking like qui gon jinn and now i can't stop thinking star wars. 😅 Namaste jedi master🙏 may the force be with you...

[@nasreenkausar8580]

This is a great video Chris thank you for doing it, and it is my favorite type of meditation at the moment! I would love to go to one of his retreat; If you have any leads to where and when they are and if they are in English it would be great to know. Thanks Nasreen