A. There is no fixed best posture for Zen meditation even though sitting upright is commonly said to be the best posture, especially for novices. The best posture is the posture that can enable you to focus all your attention to your question.
Student: “What is the best posture for Zen practice?”
Master: “Don’t sit. Don’t stand. Don’t lie down.”
Student: “What posture shall I take then?”
Master: “Any posture that helps you focus on the question is the best because your true-self neither sits, lies, nor stands.”
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