Back pain during Zazen

[Jakugan]

Got a zafu delivered to me yesterday. Didn't realise how much of a difference it would make to my sitting. I also put my hands close to my belly as Piobair suggested. There is much less pain now.

Gassho,

Simon.

[Mp]

Got a zafu delivered to me yesterday. Didn't realise how much of a difference it would make to my sitting. I also put my hands close to my belly as Piobair suggested. There is much less pain now.

Gassho,

Simon.

Very good Simon ... enjoy.

Gassho
Shingen

[Myozan Kodo]

Hi,
No pain, no gain ... but I don't mean that in the normal sense.

As Taigu said, there should be no pain in Zazen. As for the 'no gain' part ... well, there is nothing to attain.

Pay close attention to your body and see where the pain originates from.

Enjoy your Zazen.

Gassho
Myozan

[Dosho]

Pay close attention to your body and see where the pain originates from.

I have found this to be true as well...it's amazing what you discover when you can begin to calm your mind.

Gassho,
Dosho