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How does zazen differ from other meditation?

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Zazen is sitting zen meditation there is also standing and walking zen meditation.
Meditation can be either "on" something where you think of the Buddha, a question, or any thing else This sometimes includes visualizing the Buddha in front of you. In zen meditation you think "on" nothing, remain alert to the world but not ineracting with it.

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