Say you’ve developed a transactional relationship with “no-thought?” Just cut that and come back to breath and concentration, grounded in open and sincere intention (no judgment zone).

This is a video post of a discussion, “No-mind, Present-mind,” from Chosei-Zen’s Connection: 49-Day Training, around theme of genuine relationship and Zen practice. We explore how being in the body and engaged in the present moment is related to creativity, practice, and relationships.

One of the lesser known laws of the universe (like gravity) is that the state of no-mind can be transferred to others. We call it “transferring samadhi” (relaxed concentration of no self) but also talk in more serious terms about “giving fearlessness.”

I’m highlighting another type of tool besides your breath and posture – it gets described as “concentration,” “awareness,” or “our senses.” Usually, we give far less instruction in this area than about breath and posture, letting people discover for themselves, which can take years.