Kristy, I don't deny that posture is very important for achieving good sitting results. However, I am restricted by my severe arthritis, so I can only sit on a chair. My experiences show that as long as I can keep a clear mind without too much daydreaming or drowsiness, I will feel comfortable and happy after the sitting. Zen Master Seung Sahn had a (western) student, who was like me, unable to sit in a lotus position. He was later promoted to the position of Si Do Bo Sal (or something like that).
Anthony --- On Wed, 9/2/11, Kristy McClain <[email protected]> wrote: > From: Kristy McClain <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Zen] Re: Aging and zazen > To: [email protected] > Date: Wednesday, 9 February, 2011, 4:45 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Bill, Anthony, > > I wondered if you, or others here, > can recommend equipment or furniture (chairs /benches and > such), that has worked well for people who can > no longer, (or never have) been able to use a > safu in a traditional sitting > posture. For those with less > flexability, or have arthritis, back /joint pain, > and the rest. > > I am wondering if using a > safu on the chair is necessary to achieve the proper > zazen state, and how it affects the duration of time and > frequency of the sitting practice. > > I suppose I'm asking about > the quality of the zazen experience for > them There has always so much insistence on > posture. Any thoughts? > > Thanks, > > Kristy > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ Current Book Discussion: any Zen book that you recently have read or are reading! Talk about it today!Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Zen_Forum/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Zen_Forum/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
