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Zen
Definition:
Zen-A state of being where one is
flowing in harmony with the forces of nature. When we experience this
place we feel a sense of Oneness. Unity with the divine. We can all
recall times, perhaps moments when our life flowed perfectly. Call it
perfection, bliss, joy, love, or a connection with God, this state of ” being”
is very healing and perhaps the common state that all humans strive for.
Zen is to achieve total enlightenment
through the discovery of one's basic nature. Oneness with nature is often
referred to as “unity with the devine” and is a place of healing.
Massage is presented in a harmonious
and non-judgmental environment. In this place of “oneness” the
metabolism is slowed down, sympathetic reactions are decreased and the
body’s healing processes are revitalized through the flow of Qi.
Zen Shiatsu (massage) is grounded in
the theory that health challenges are attributed to, or at least involve:
imbalances in yin and yang; disharmonies between the internal organs; and
blockages to the circulation of qi (in Chinese: qi; in English: chi)
through the meridians. Zen exercises in resting, breathing, eating, and
positive language also help encourage the body to achieve
balance.
Japanese
Zen definitions:
furitsumonji
refers to a Buddhist revelation through intuitive
discernment. Spiritual awakening cannot be experienced through words
and letters. Enlightenment is only attained by means of communion of mind
with mind (Zen Buddhism).
nyuujou
invites questions and
contemplation. Zen masters are famous for their teachings of
Koans, known as riddles. A famous koan asks, "What is the sound
of one hand clapping?" Other koans ask, “Who am I” or
"What is your original face, before your parents were born?"
Koans such as these are not answered with mere words, but through a
transformation of consciousness. Their contemplation itself is a form of
Zen meditation. What is your original face, before your parents were
born?" Koans such as these are not answered with mere words, but
through a transformation of consciousness. Their contemplation itself is
a form of Zen meditation.
sanze
(n,vs) Zen meditation is to open our
consciousness to our "true nature," so that we can live an
awakened life. t is about the act of sitting for the sake of sitting and
letting go of everything else. In this way we experience our life in the
present moment with each breath.
zen
(Buddhism) is based on the premise that
all humans have a Buddha nature. To find one’s true nature requires
searching within. This self-knowledge is gained through meditation.
Significance
of the number 12
The number twelve is revered as sacred
in Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism. It has a
five thousand year history of prominence spanning ancient times from
Celtic Western Europe, Northern Europe, Rome , Greece , Egypt , Arabia,
Mesopotamia, Persia,India,China, Southeast Asia, tribal plains of North
America, and pre-Columbian empires of South America.
Some of the more widely known
references to this sacred number include: twelve Apostles, twelve tribes
of the Nation of Israel, twelve fruits of the Tree of Life, twelve Vedic
nobles around Raj, twelve Native American tribes around the ceremonial
fire, twelve Inca Emperors around the Sun, twelve advisors of the Dalai
Lama, twelve knights of King Arthur, twelve Olympian Gods around Zeus,
twelve generals of George Washington and twelve meridians of Chi
(energizing force).
The number twelve is also synonymous
with a complete cycle, as in the 12 months in the calendar year, the 12
hours of a clock or the 12 signs of the zodiac.
The four elements when multiplied with
their natural states equate to twelve:
The Ancients studied the earth and saw
states of nature, either a vaporous nature; fluid, force or
energy. These states of being came to be called the Four Elements:
Earth, Wind, Water and Fire. Within each element three qualitative
states emerged including the unchangeable, fixedtransitional and the
mutablevolatile. When multiplied with the elements these states produced
what came to be known as the Twelve Forms of the Phenomenal Cosmos.
Zen 12 – from Chi to the Meridian Pathways
Chi (Qi) is the Chinese term for vital energy (also known in Japanese as
Ki and in yoga as Prana. This energy flows throughout the body known as
meridian pathways, comprised of 6 yang and 6 yin meridians.
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