Ten Minutes of Sitting

Zazen, the practice of just this

Zen tradition

Sit still, spine tall, eyes soft. Follow the breath, and when the mind leaves, come back. That's the entire instruction, unchanged for centuries. Nothing is added because nothing is missing.

1. 1Sit on a chair or cushion, spine upright
2. 2Eyes half closed, gaze soft and low
3. 3Count breaths from one to ten, then begin again
4. 4When you notice you've drifted, simply return