Zen Practice
Terms and Definitions
Burmese Position
Legs crossed in front of each other
Chiden
Person who takes care of the altar
Doan
Timekeeper and bell ringer
Gassho
Bow: palms together in gratitude
Inkin
Bell with handle
Kinhin
Walking Meditation
Kokyo
Chant leader
Lotus Position
Legs crossed over each other
Mokugyo
Fish drum
Oryoki
Formal eating in zendo
Seiza Position
Sitting on knees and heels
Sesshin
Extended sitting retreat
Shikantaza
Non-thinking meditation; Just sitting
Tenkin
Person who hits drum and han
Tenzo
Head cook
Zabutan
Rectangular sitting mat
Zafu
Round meditation cushion
Zazen
Meditation
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