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“Mere physical sitting is not enough. You have to sit carefully and attentively. Let your body and breathing sit. Let your mind and emotions sit. Let your blood circulation sit. Let everything sit. Then your sitting becomes indestructible, immovable.”

Quote by Taizan Maezumi

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Taizan Maezumi
Taizan Maezumi

Taizan Maezumi, born on February 24, 1931, and passed away on May 15, 1995, was a renowned Zen master. Hailing from a Buddhist family, he was deeply influenced by Buddhist culture from a young age. Maezumi's profound understanding of Zen and his teachings have had a profound impact on posterity. more

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