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**prkddfokic** · 04-23-2012, 10:31 AM

Hi Teep,

In Soto Zen, silence is a core aspect. Sometimes teachings are given in absolute silence just with the presence of the Roshi, his gestures, movements and presence, so to ease the mind leading into samatha and vipassana states of mind.

I think it is good.

04-23-2012, 10:31 AM	#3
prkddfokic Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 350 Senior Member	Hi Teep, In Soto Zen, silence is a core aspect. Sometimes teachings are given in absolute silence just with the presence of the Roshi, his gestures, movements and presence, so to ease the mind leading into samatha and vipassana states of mind. I think it is good.
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