Student D: In the beginning of my practice of zazen it was suggested that I count my
breaths. Are there other methods I could use? Should I just experiment around with different ways.
SR: Yeah. For instance, maybe, you know-- usually our breathing is very
shallow. If you
do shallow breathing always, you know, it create problem. So I say take
deeper breaths. You should try to make your breathing deeper. Hai. --------------------------- Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture - 69-03-15 - as found on shunryusuzuki.com. Edited by DC - Going through Suzuki lectures and posting anything that can stand on its own. Not looking for zingers or "the best of." I find that following these excerpts daily provides another way to experience Suzuki's teaching.
