To put some strength in your hara means to take
natural, deep breathing and to have calm mind. To be concentrated on your
breathing or counting of breathing does not mean if you are just
concentrated on your breathing I don't mind your posture or your
wandering mind. You see? The point you are concentrated on will be different,
but the various instructions should be followed. Do you understand? -------------------------------------------------- Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture - 68-01-12 as found on shunryusuzuki.com. Edited by DC
