People seated on the floor in a dimly lit room, facing a shrine with Buddha statues and offerings, with red walls and a wooden floor.

Zen Meditation

Zen (Chan) meditation is the heart of Zen practice and a cornerstone of its philosophy. At its core, it is the simple yet profound act of sitting in stillness, focusing on posture and breath to cultivate awareness of the present moment. Unlike meditation aimed at achieving specific states, zen meditation emphasizes letting thoughts pass without attachment, allowing practitioners to experience clarity and insight directly. In the Shaolin tradition and beyond, Zen meditation is seen as a way to harmonize body and mind, fostering discipline, inner peace, and the possibility of sudden enlightenment. For centuries, it has been practiced not only as a spiritual path but also as a way of living deliberately, bringing mindfulness into everyday actions.

Shaolin Temple Australia offers group meditation sessions every Saturday from 9:30-10:30, guided by Shifu Yan Chang