Dive Into Reiki: Nathalie Jaspar & Rev. Miki Nakura

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EPISODE 56: REFLECTING ON SUCCESS AND A SMALL CHAT WITH REVEREND MIKI NAKURA
I've had the pleasure of training in seiza meditation (quiet sitting) with Reverend Miki Nakura of Higashi Hongan-ji temple in Kyoto and the Jodo-Shinshu Shin-Buddhist New York Sangha. He demonstrates seiza but also explains the importance of hara in achieving emptiness and the meaning of Amida Buddha, which is very linked to the second Reiki symbol.

Taught by Okada sensei over 100 years ago, Seiza meditation is a universal method of sitting and breathing quietly to experience a peaceful and present-focused life. We sit in a chair or on a floor cushion while maintaining proper posture, breathing, and putting full strength into the lower belly. Seiza helps the mind and body to become stable and calm.

Nakura sensei offers virtual practices on Zoom and in-person sittings in New York City. He also travels the world teaching Seiza and has visited countries like England, France, Brazil, and Colombia in the last few months.

You can see his demonstration of seiza meditation here:
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You can reach out to him at [email protected].

You can also access his handout about seiza meditation with step-by-step instructions on this link:
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And can read more about his journey here:
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