Meditation is about the spiritual part of yourself, the intangible. The tool to execute that requires your physical body which includes breathing, using the five senses. Therefore, your posture is crucial in practicing effective meditation.
Using Incense with Prayers
Prayer is something you do without the expectation of receiving something in return. Simply praying with a pure heart is one of the most beautiful acts. Prayers can be offered anywhere, anytime.
In our busy lives, we always look for ways to release stress and seek comfort to rest the mind & body. One of the effective methods is the Zen meditation, or “zazen (坐禅)” that has been used in Japan for centuries.
Shakyo: Meditation with Calligraphy
Tracing the Sutra (Shakyo 写経 in Japanese, or Heart Sutra 心經 in Chinese) is calligraphy that is said to achieve mental well-being in the form of meditation, as well as to become in tune with Buddha’s teachings.