The Energetics of Awakening ~ Q & A with Zen Master Julian Daizan Skinner

Daizan answers a question about the energetics of awakening - how do things work energetically?
Zenways promotes and encourages activities and practices that enhance human wellbeing, balance and awakening (satori or kensho - the enlightenment of Zen) in the many different situations we find ourselves in. Over many years of strict training, in Japan and the west, Julian Daizan Skinner received dharma transmission and permission to teach in both the Rinzai and Soto lineages of Zen. He now teaches at the Yugagyo Dojo in London, UK. May these recordings help you and those around you to find and realise the truth.
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[@AngelRPuente]

Thank you for this video. I just want to testify to the truth of what you are saying. I learned Hara breathing through the martial arts. Without knowing anything about Zen after three months of constant practice I experienced exactly what you describe, I was 17 years old. Deepening and integrating the insight was accomplished by doing formal Zen practice. I've read your book and highly recommend it. I really appreciate that you include the teachings of Bankei, a teacher I have reverence for. For many years I had searched for the continuation of his lineage. I am happy to have it at my fingertips.

[@Zenways_zen]

Thank you so much, Angel

[@oskaraas9494]

Really nice video, thank you for posting :) If its ok, I would like to ask some question if Daizan Roshi or anyone familiar with this experience from his lineage have the time to answer that would be great. First would you say this is same or different from Kundalini awakening, in case of difference, how? Second, there are various accounts of central channel being a tool for realization in buddhist yoga, and this is what I personally have learned and practiced, though I am aware there are several ways to go at this, does the zen litterature discuss this any further? Like more in debth accounts of the central channel and non-dual realization? Third, I have had the realization, or glimpse of this everlasting precense. Like the words I was left with after was that insight was; since awarness has always been there there is no birth or death. Though its not a stable experience, just happened once, and then there are various other experiences in which this is seen from other points of view, like complete timelessness, familiarity with it, and deep love because others fail to recognize it, like it really moves you heart. Is it the zen style to revisit this realization through hara breathing untill its stabelized, or do you use koans or other techniques to deepen the realization.. Fourth, I know there is a video on stream entry here by Roshi Daizan. Do you account this insight to be pre- or post- stream entry, or the same? Or how do they relate? Thank you, sincerly Oskar

[@Zenways_zen]

Thank you for your questions, Oskar. I've been working on a book that I think addresses your questions. It's in the hands of the editor and the designer. Hopefully we'll have it out in the next couple of months.

[@oskaraas9494]

@@Zenways_zen ok, thank you :) looking forward to read it!

[@dawnj1141]

Thank you . I am so looking forward to training with you next year.

[@Zenways_zen]

Looking forward to it, Dawn

[@dariuszhieronimstobiecki8237]

Excellent lecture! Thank you!

[@Zenways_zen]

You're very welcome

[@honshitsu]

Very helpful and importante subject. Thanks

[@Zenways_zen]

Thank you, Shuji-sensei. Hope to see you soon.

[@dhammaboy1203]

I wonder if you can advise? What’s happening energetically when mindfulness triggers intense upper torso & head shaking? And what should I do with such manifestations when they occur?

[@Zenways_zen]

Hello Dhamma Boy, so sorry for the delay getting back to you. Would you like we add this question to the list?

[@dhammaboy1203]

@@Zenways_zen y es please!