by Katsuki Sekida · Editorial Kairós SA · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788472452442
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Za Zen is a classic book by Katsuki Sekida presented as a self-instruction manual on Zen, focusing on the practice of zazen or seated meditation. The author analyzes in detail the posture, breathing, muscle tone, and mechanisms of wakefulness and attention, using clear and scientific language. In addition, it examines mental options, states of consciousness, and parallels between Zen and Western philosophy. The book explains the purpose of zazen, the state of total stillness, and samadhi, where the mind is empty but alert. Sekida distinguishes between samadhi and kensho or enlightenment, emphasizing that the practice of Zen is not limited to reaching satori. It also addresses working with koans, laughter, and cognition, enriching information on this essential practice.
