How to do zen-meditation-坐禅の組み方

自分の心を制す、極めて簡単な方法

それが坐禅であると私は信じている。

To control mind, the extremely simplest way to do,

I believe it is zazen.

The way to control mind.

Below article belongs to Seisyouji, it explains how to do zen meditation so I paste.

『Sitting is usually on a cushion(ZAFU)

There are also a limited number of chairs available.

How you sit and for how long will depend upon your own aspiration and physical condition.

However regular practitioners usually sit for 40 min periods and new-comers around 20 mins.
ZAZEN requires close attention to posture.

The breath tends to deepen and slow down.

Correct posture and breath,in turn,enable the mind to settle.
We become aware of how our thoughts and emotions can bind us.

Getting to know ourselves we can loosen up.
In zen master DOGEN's teachings he writes that we need not busy ourselves searching a far,

come home, he proclaims,

“where your treasure-store will open of itself and you can use it at will.”』