What is SAZEN?

sazen

Zen is another name for mind.

Mein Bohlness in Japan

Our minds, which are originally pure “hotoke”, are clouded by the desire to establish distance and boundaries, and to protect our own convenience and position, while objectifying and mistaking ourselves for other beings.

Especially in today’s world where so much information and people come and go, we cannot always do as we wish, and our minds can become distracted. Therefore, by confronting oneself through zazen, one can forgive and accept others who are different from oneself, and nurture a mind free from thoughts and desires.

Zen is a way of life in which one’s mind is free and unencumbered, where one is not disturbed by the chirping of sparrows or by the fragrance of flowers, but is united with them.

sauna

Sauna has been recognized for its many physical benefits, such as relieving fatigue, regulating blood pressure, promoting blood circulation, and regulating the autonomic nervous system.
The often-heard term “totonou” is a verbalization of the euphoric feeling after a sauna bath, and medically refers to the rare state in which the autonomic nervous system is dominated by the parasympathetic nervous system in a relaxed state while adrenaline, which is produced in an excited state, is still present.

While these physical benefits are well known, there are actually mental benefits as well, and when you are in the sauna room or bathing outside, you can “feel the present” and “face yourself” without thinking about anything, which is similar to Zen.

SAZEN

Sazen is a combination of zazen and sauna.
At first glance, zazen and sauna look completely different. In fact, there are similarities between the two, so a higher and wider range of benefits can be expected. You can learn about Japanese culture through this experience.

Zazen and sauna are both means of Zen (mindfulness).
Through zazen and sauna, you will experience a way of life that values the “now, this moment” and enhances your happiness.
Here is a place where you can “Tone” both physically and spiritually.