Serene Reflection Meditation

Questions based on the film

Serene Reflection Meditation 1. Which Zen tradition is Serene

Reflection Meditation from? 2.What is the fundamental basis of

meditation? 3.What is the essence of this? 4.What is the importance of the posture

in meditating? 5.What are the three basic meditation

positions in Zen? 6.Which of these is it suggested is best

for a beginner?

Serene Reflection Meditation 7. How can you tell if your back is in the

right position? 8.Why would Zen Buddhists use a

wedged shaped cushion for meditation? 9.Explain the position of the hands in

Zen meditation. 10.How can you get your head in the

right position/ 11.Regarding the eyes, how is the Zen

tradition different from some other Buddhist traditions?

Serene Reflection Meditation 12.Why is the position of the legs and

feet important? 13.What are the advantages of a

meditation bench? 14What are the advantages of a zafu? 15. Explain the different meditation

cross – legged positions 16.Why is ‘following the breaths’

important in Zen meditation?