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7 March, 2025

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Obstacles in Zazen: Kontin and Sanran

Articles, Meditation, meditation zazenBy Zen7 March, 2025

In the practice of zazen, the seated meditation in Zen Buddhism, there are two main obstacles that can hinder concentration and mental serenity: kontin and sanran. According to the teachings of Taisen Deshimaru, these two mental states divert the practitioner from full awareness and the depth of zazen. What is Kontin? Kontin can be translated…

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