How to Remain Centred in the Tanden, While Doing Bankei's Unborn Meditation ~ Q&A w/ Daizan Skinner

[@johnoconnor683]

Dear Daizan Skinner, What a wonderful video. You made several comments I found very helpful. When I have read about the tanden, somehow I had the impression it was on the front lower abdomen (on the surface), whereas it's better thought of as within - truly, the centre. How you explained how to combine the centredness of the tanden and boundlessness was also most helpful (& clear). Sometimes simple insights can make a big difference. My sense is that I got at least two such helpful insights from this one, short, video. Thank you. Gassho!

[@Zenways_zen]

You're very welcome, John 🙏

[@harrybradley9770]

Dear Roshi, some sources have spoken of the need to train or discipline the mind by focusing on the breath. Does Master Bankei's expansive practice address this in another way, or is it just different? Thank you, Harry.

[@Zenways_zen]

Nice question! - we can certainly explore that in a future video

[@philmcdonald6088]

rest in present awareness be still close eyes listen to your breathing.

[@Zenways_zen]

🙏

[@deerajsingh9910]

Is that possible , because always looking from top, head, eyes, Is this fact or mere imaginative feeling

[@Zenways_zen]

Yes it's totally possible. It's about having an embodied centre to your being - perceiving that the centre of your being isn't in your head.